đź“ŤPatna / Mokama, Bihar
In a major political development ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, an FIR has been registered against Union Minister and JDU leader Lalan Singh for allegedly making a controversial remark during an election rally in Mokama constituency.
According to reports, Lalan Singh was campaigning in support of jailed candidate Anant Singh, when a video surfaced showing him allegedly instructing supporters not to let some people leave their homes on polling day. Opposition parties have termed this statement as an attempt to influence voters.
⚖️ Complaint and Election Commission Action
Following a complaint filed by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), the Election Commission of India ordered an investigation into the viral video. After verifying the footage, the district administration lodged an FIR under sections of the IPC and Representation of the People Act.
Officials confirmed that the case relates to violation of the Model Code of Conduct. The complaint alleges that Lalan Singh’s speech was intended to threaten or influence certain voters during the election campaign.
However, JDU’s media cell has denied the allegations, claiming the video was “edited and presented out of context.” The party maintained that Singh’s words were twisted by political opponents for propaganda ahead of the polls.
The RJD has demanded strict action against Lalan Singh, stating that his comments were “anti-democratic” and “intimidating for voters.”
Meanwhile, JDU leaders have hit back, accusing the opposition of spreading misinformation.
One JDU spokesperson said — “The opposition is running a fake narrative. The video clip is edited and does not reflect the full context of what Lalan Singh said.”
đź“Š Why It Matters
The case has intensified the political battle in Bihar ahead of the upcoming assembly polls. With voting scheduled soon in Mokama, this controversy has triggered a fresh debate over election ethics and voter intimidation.
Legal experts say that if the allegations are proven, it could amount to a serious breach of the Model Code of Conduct, but the final outcome depends on the Election Commission’s ongoing probe.
🕊️ Conclusion
The Lalan Singh case has once again brought Bihar’s political atmosphere under the spotlight. Whether it turns out to be a case of misinterpreted speech or a genuine violation, only the investigation will reveal.
Until then, political tensions continue to rise — and all eyes are on Mokama.
