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RJD MP Sudhakar Singh alleges health-department procurement scam in Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 01:17 PM
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RJD MP Sudhakar Singh held a press conference accusing the Bihar health department of a procurement scam involving medical machines after a dust‑bin controversy.
Bihar's opposition intensified its criticism of the state government after RJD Member of Parliament Sudhakar Singh announced a fresh corruption probe. Singh, speaking at a press conference, alleged that the health department had engaged in an irregular procurement of medical machines, following a recent controversy over the purchase of dustbins.
He said the alleged irregularities point to a systematic misuse of public funds and demand a thorough investigation by the state's anti‑corruption agencies. The MP did not disclose specific monetary figures but indicated that the procurement process bypassed standard tendering norms.
The accusations come as Tejashwi Yadav's party, the Janata Dal (United), is also confronting the government on health‑sector shortcomings. The opposition's coordinated attacks are expected to increase pressure on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's administration ahead of upcoming legislative sessions.
State officials have not responded to the claims at the time of publication, and the health department has not released any statement confirming or denying the allegations.
He said the alleged irregularities point to a systematic misuse of public funds and demand a thorough investigation by the state's anti‑corruption agencies. The MP did not disclose specific monetary figures but indicated that the procurement process bypassed standard tendering norms.
The accusations come as Tejashwi Yadav's party, the Janata Dal (United), is also confronting the government on health‑sector shortcomings. The opposition's coordinated attacks are expected to increase pressure on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's administration ahead of upcoming legislative sessions.
State officials have not responded to the claims at the time of publication, and the health department has not released any statement confirming or denying the allegations.