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Anant Singh's 'nine murders' comment sparks political backlash in Bihar, RJD eyes Nitish Kumar
✍️ The Week
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 01:32 AM
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Anant Singh's remark about 'nine murders' has ignited a political storm in Bihar, with the Rashtriya Janata Dal accusing Chief Minister Nitish Kumar of complicity.
Bihar's political landscape was jolted on Monday when Anant Singh, a senior leader of the Janata Dal (United), referenced "nine murders" in a public statement. The comment, made during a gathering in Patna, was perceived as an indirect criticism of the state government's handling of law and order.
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) quickly seized on the remark, accusing Chief Minister Nitish Kumar of failing to curb criminal activity and demanding accountability. RJD spokespersons called for a thorough inquiry into the alleged incidents and warned that the issue could become a decisive factor in upcoming elections.
Nitish Kumar's office has yet to issue an official response, but sources close to the CM indicated that the administration will consider the concerns raised and may seek a meeting with opposition leaders. Political analysts note that the episode underscores growing tensions between the ruling JD(U) and the opposition RJD ahead of the state assembly polls.
The controversy adds to a series of law‑and‑order debates that have dominated Bihar's public discourse in recent months, with civil society groups also urging stricter enforcement against violent crimes.
As the story develops, both parties are expected to intensify their rhetoric, making the issue a focal point of Bihar's political narrative in the weeks to come.
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) quickly seized on the remark, accusing Chief Minister Nitish Kumar of failing to curb criminal activity and demanding accountability. RJD spokespersons called for a thorough inquiry into the alleged incidents and warned that the issue could become a decisive factor in upcoming elections.
Nitish Kumar's office has yet to issue an official response, but sources close to the CM indicated that the administration will consider the concerns raised and may seek a meeting with opposition leaders. Political analysts note that the episode underscores growing tensions between the ruling JD(U) and the opposition RJD ahead of the state assembly polls.
The controversy adds to a series of law‑and‑order debates that have dominated Bihar's public discourse in recent months, with civil society groups also urging stricter enforcement against violent crimes.
As the story develops, both parties are expected to intensify their rhetoric, making the issue a focal point of Bihar's political narrative in the weeks to come.