Uproar over Anant Singh’s ‘9 murders’ statement; Manjhi demands action
Patna. The political atmosphere is heated before the Legislative Council elections in Bihar. Janata Dal United (JDU)’s Mokama MLA Anant Singh’s controversial statement related to nine murders and Nitish Kumar has created a stir in the politics of the state. Now Union Minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha chief Jitan Ram Manjhi has given a strong reaction in this matter. Describing Anant Singh’s statement as serious, Manjhi has demanded investigation into the matter and appropriate legal action. He said that doing wrong things to support a leader cannot be acceptable. However, after the controversy escalated, Anant Singh clarified that his statement has been misrepresented.
Anant Singh’s statement created a stir in Bihar politics
The rhetoric among political parties regarding Bihar Legislative Council elections has intensified. Meanwhile, Mokama MLA Anant Singh, referring to his old political relations with former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, gave a controversial statement related to the nine murders.
According to reports, Anant Singh had said that when Nitish Kumar was not in a strong position politically, he supported him and made many sacrifices for him. During this time he mentioned nine murders, due to which a controversy started.
Reactions of political parties and leaders started coming forward regarding his statement. However, Anant Singh later clarified that what he meant was that nine of his colleagues were killed for supporting Nitish Kumar.
Jitan Ram Manjhi said – If you do wrong things then action should be taken
Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi expressed strong objection to Anant Singh’s initial statement. He said that it is not appropriate to resort to crime to support any political person.
Manjhi said that if a person himself talks about committing or getting a murder done, then such a thing should be investigated. He demanded an impartial investigation into the matter and appropriate action.
The Union Minister said that any wrongdoing cannot be justified merely because it was done in support of a political leader.
However, Manjhi also said that this controversy will not affect the electoral prospects of Janata Dal United or NDA. He expressed confidence in the victory of the alliance candidate.
Anant Singh gave clarification as the controversy escalated
After the controversy over the statement related to nine murders increased, Anant Singh clarified his point. He said that his statement has been misinterpreted.
According to Anant Singh, his intention was not to get anyone killed. He says that nine of his people were killed because of their support to Nitish Kumar.
He also alleged that his statement was distorted. After this clarification, the matter has come into further discussion.
There is a significant difference between Anant Singh’s initial statement and his later clarification. Therefore, what was said in the context of nine murders cannot be considered as a certified confession of any crime.
Anant Singh’s reply on Manjhi’s action issue
After Jitan Ram Manjhi demanded action, journalists asked Anant Singh questions in this regard.
On this Anant Singh said, “It will be seen when it happens.”
It is clear from his answer that at present he does not seem worried about the demand for action. However, the outcome of any investigation or legal action cannot be predicted from this statement.
Meanwhile, the increasing rhetoric between Anant Singh and other JDU leaders has also become a topic of discussion in Bihar politics.
Controversy increased due to Neeraj Kumar’s candidature in MLC elections
The political competition for the Legislative Council elections is also considered important behind this entire political controversy.
JDU has made Neeraj Kumar its candidate in the Legislative Council elections. It is being told that Anant Singh is angry with the candidature of Neeraj Kumar.
Expressing his displeasure, Anant Singh has raised questions on this decision of the party. According to reports, he has said to support Jan Suraj Party candidate Dr. Anuj Singh instead of Neeraj Kumar.
Political disagreement has come to the fore with JDU MLA opposing his own party’s candidate.
There have also been old political differences between Anant Singh and Neeraj Kumar. Now this conflict has come to the fore in a new form during the Legislative Council elections.
JDU’s problems increased due to statement in the name of Nitish Kumar
Anant Singh had mentioned his old political relations with Nitish Kumar in his controversial statement. That is why this issue was not limited to the statement of only one MLA.
JDU has rejected any suggestion linking Nitish Kumar to criminal activities. The party has defended his political record.
At the same time, Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has taken Anant Singh’s words seriously and expressed the need for investigation.
This development has once again brought into discussion the controversial statements of leaders, criminal allegations and questions related to political accountability in Bihar politics.
Political rhetoric intensified before the elections
This controversy, which came to light during the Bihar Legislative Council elections, has become important from the political point of view. On one hand, JDU is trying for the victory of its candidate, while on the other hand, the displeasure of the party’s MLA Anant Singh has come to the fore publicly.
On the other hand, NDA ally Jitan Ram Manjhi has brought the issue into further discussion by demanding investigation and action on Anant Singh’s statement.
At present Anant Singh has given clarification on his statement. them