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Ex-MLA Anant Singh Alleges He Spent ₹19 Crore on Wife’s 2019 Munger Campaign, Congress Funded Only ₹8 Lakh
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 07:01 PM
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A viral audio of former Bihar MLA Anant Singh claims he spent ₹19 crore on his wife Neelam Devi’s 2019 Lok Sabha campaign in Munger, while the Congress party contributed just ₹8 lakh.
An old audio recording featuring former Bihar legislator Anant Singh and singer Gunjan Singh has resurfaced on social media, drawing attention to alleged campaign finances. In the clip, Singh is heard stating that he personally financed his wife Neelam Devi’s 2019 Lok Sabha election campaign in the Munger constituency with a sum of ₹19 crore.
Singh further asserts that the Indian National Congress, which fielded Neelam Devi as its candidate, provided only ₹8 lakh towards the campaign. The disparity between the claimed personal outlay and the party’s contribution forms the crux of his allegation.
The recording has prompted queries from political observers and journalists seeking verification. Neither the Congress party nor election authorities have commented on the specific figures, and no official audit of the 2019 campaign expenditures for the Munger seat has been released.
If substantiated, the claim could raise questions about the role of private financing in electoral contests and the transparency of candidate funding in Bihar. However, as of now, the statement remains uncorroborated, and the audio’s authenticity is yet to be independently confirmed.
The clip continues to trend on platforms such as Twitter and WhatsApp, reflecting ongoing public interest in the financial dynamics of Indian elections.
Singh further asserts that the Indian National Congress, which fielded Neelam Devi as its candidate, provided only ₹8 lakh towards the campaign. The disparity between the claimed personal outlay and the party’s contribution forms the crux of his allegation.
The recording has prompted queries from political observers and journalists seeking verification. Neither the Congress party nor election authorities have commented on the specific figures, and no official audit of the 2019 campaign expenditures for the Munger seat has been released.
If substantiated, the claim could raise questions about the role of private financing in electoral contests and the transparency of candidate funding in Bihar. However, as of now, the statement remains uncorroborated, and the audio’s authenticity is yet to be independently confirmed.
The clip continues to trend on platforms such as Twitter and WhatsApp, reflecting ongoing public interest in the financial dynamics of Indian elections.