You're Running A Narrative: Lallan Singh Dodges Question on JDU Ticket to Murder Accused Anant Singh

The political slugfest in Bihar intensifies over the issue of fielding candidates with criminal backgrounds, featuring key figures like JDU's Anant Singh and RJD's Ritlal Yadav. When questioned about giving a ticket to Anant Singh, who faces multiple criminal cases, a JDU leader retorted, 'Aapka mindset kuch dusra hai. Aapke aapke narrative dusre hai. Toh aap apne narrative ko mere muh par mat daliye.' This controversy erupts as Anant Singh, the JDU's candidate from Mokama, was recently arrested in connection with a murder case. The JDU has defended him, stating he respects the law, while pointing fingers at the RJD for fielding Ritlal Yadav from Danapur, who also has a history of serious criminal charges, including extortion. The exchange highlights the persistent challenge of criminalisation in politics, reigniting the 'jungle raj' debate that has long shadowed the state's electoral landscape.