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Recalling his sacrifices for Nitish Kumar, Anant Snigh claimed: “Who has made as many sacrifices as I have? Nitish Kumar was nothing back then. He used to roam around here and there. At that time, while being with Nitish Kumar, I got nine people murdered,” Singh said. However, later the leader clarified that his remarks was misinterpreted and that he was referring to the killing of nine of his associates.
Anant Singh, a prominent JD(U) legislator, sparked controversy by claiming involvement in nine murders, which he later said were in reference to violent episodes from the Lalu Prasad era. This declaration comes amidst heightened political tensions surrounding the Patna Graduates' MLC election, prompting the RJD to seek accountability from Nitish Kumar. Meanwhile, JD(U) dismissed Singh's remarks as mere expressions of dissatisfaction within the party.
Mr. Singh issued the statement against the backdrop of his boycott to JD(U) candidate Neera Kumar Singh contesting from Patna graduates’ constituency
Anant Singh is no ordinary legislator as locals rarely use his given name. They call him 'Chhote Sarkar', or little lord, because in the Barh and Mokama belt his word has often counted for more than the government’s. His story begins with his elder brother, Dilip Singh, who won as an independent and became a minister in Lalu Prasad’s cabinet during its first term, from 1990 to 1995.
Working president of the ruling NDA member expresses confidence ahead of Legislative Council election even as the disgruntled ‘bahubali’ MLA makes a U-turn on his controversial statement