Patna: Janata Dal United MLA from Mokama, Anant Singh, once again made headlines with a sharp reaction regarding party spokesperson Neeraj Kumar's sudden hospitalization. Speaking to reporters, Singh claimed that falling ill ahead of critical electoral duties is an old habit of Kumar. He alleged that whenever funds need to be dispatched to polling booths, Kumar conveniently falls sick, gets admitted to a hospital, and miraculously recovers within a couple of hours.
Hospitalization at Medanta Hospital
Neeraj Kumar, a senior party spokesperson and MLC, recently suffered a heart attack and was rushed to Medanta Hospital in Patna for urgent medical care. When journalists sought a reaction from Anant Singh on this health emergency, the Mokama legislator showed little sympathy, reiterating that such behavior from Kumar is a regular occurrence whenever political accountability or field responsibilities arise during election seasons.
The Patna Graduates Constituency Conflict
The friction stems from the ongoing elections for the Patna Graduates constituency, where Anant Singh has openly revolted against his own party's official candidate, Neeraj Kumar. Instead of supporting the JD(U) nominee, Singh has thrown his weight behind Jan Suraaj candidate Dr. Anuj Singh. The MLA has been actively campaigning for Dr. Anuj Singh and has repeatedly voiced his resentment against Neeraj Kumar at various public events. Despite intervention attempts by Union Minister and senior JD(U) leader Lalan Singh to bridge the differences, Anant Singh refused to back down, stubbornly continuing his campaign for the opposing camp.
Response to Code of Conduct Violations
During the aggressive campaign rallies held in support of Dr. Anuj Singh, local authorities registered multiple cases against the politicians for violating the model code of conduct. A total of three FIRs have been filed across the Barh and Mokama police stations. When questioned about these legal troubles, Anant Singh offered a casual response, stating that if an FIR has been filed, he will simply secure bail and move forward.
Details of the Unauthorized Roadshow
According to official details, the district administration had permitted a maximum of 10 vehicles for Anant Singh's roadshow and Jan Adhikar Yatra in Barh. However, during the procession, over 15 vehicles along with heavy JCB machines were deployed, from which flower petals were showered on the crowds. Police action has been initiated over this blatant disregard for administrative limits, with cases registered against multiple individuals, including a relative of the Mokama MLA.
