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.