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Jailed JD(U) MLA-Elect Anant Kumar Singh Sworn In at Bihar Assembly

A court order permitted a tightly guarded visit solely to complete the constitutional oath, after which he returned to jail.

Overview

  • He was escorted from Beur Central Jail to the legislature in a prison vehicle under heavy security as directed by the Patna Civil Court.
  • After taking the oath, he touched Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s feet for blessings and briefly spoke to reporters before being taken back into custody.
  • Police have named him the main accused in the killing of Dularchand Yadav during the 2025 campaign, with the Patna SSP stating the incident occurred in his presence.
  • He has applied for bail and told journalists he hopes to secure release, but authorities limited his movement to oath-taking only.
  • He won the Mokama seat while incarcerated, extending a political career marked by multiple criminal cases and significant declared assets.