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JD(U) MLA’s “nine murders” remark sparks Bihar election controversy

By Drooid · Oct 18, 2026, 4:14 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

JD(U) MLA Anant Kumar Singh said he “got nine people murdered” for Nitish Kumar, sparking controversy.
JD(U) officials distanced the party from Singh’s comment.
Singh later said the remark was misunderstood, claiming nine relatives were killed under the RJD regime.
Bihar Legislative Council elections for eight seats are scheduled for Oct 23, with counting on Oct 27.

History

Historical Context

In 2005 Bihar held two assembly polls after a February deadlock; the October-November election gave the Janata Dal (United) a plurality in the 243-seat house and a coalition with the Bharatiya Janata Party, ending Rashtriya Janata Dal rule under Lalu Prasad Yadav. The shift, rooted in accusations of politicised violence, still colors JD(U) MLA Anant Kumar Singh’s 2024 claims.

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Story summary

JD(U) MLA Anant Kumar Singh said he “got nine people murdered” for Nitish Kumar, sparking controversy.
JD(U) officials distanced the party from Singh’s comment.
Singh later said the remark was misunderstood, claiming nine relatives were killed under the RJD regime.
Bihar Legislative Council elections for eight seats are scheduled for Oct 23, with counting on Oct 27.

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