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Jailed MLA Anant Singh Allowed to Vote in Crucial Bihar Rajya Sabha Polls

The MP-MLA Court in Patna has ruled that jailed MLA Anant Singh can be brought to the Bihar Legislative Assembly under police custody to cast his vote in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. Singh, a JD(U) MLA from Mokama, is currently incarcerated in connection with a murder case. His vote is seen as potentially decisive for the NDA's bid to win a fifth Rajya Sabha seat in a tight contest against the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan. The elections for five seats from Bihar are scheduled for March 16, with both alliances actively securing support from their MLAs.

Key Points: Jailed MLA Anant Singh Granted Relief to Vote in Rajya Sabha Polls

  • Court grants jailed MLA voting relief
  • Vote crucial for NDA's fifth seat bid
  • Rajya Sabha polls set for March 16
  • NDA aims for a clean sweep of five seats
  • RJD's Tejashwi Yadav makes contest interesting
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Patna MP-MLA court grants relief to Anant Singh to cast vote for Rajya Sabha polls

Patna court allows jailed JD(U) MLA Anant Singh to vote in Bihar Rajya Sabha elections, a crucial move in the NDA vs RJD prestige battle.

"Singh will be brought to the Bihar Legislative Assembly under police custody to participate in the voting - Court Order"

Patna, March 13

The MP-MLA Court Patna has granted relief to jailed MLA Anant Singh, allowing him to cast his vote in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections.

The court ruled on Friday that Singh will be brought to the Bihar Legislative Assembly under police custody to participate in the voting scheduled for March 16. After casting his vote, he will be taken back to jail.

Anant Singh is currently lodged in jail in connection with the murder of Dularchand Yadav, an incident that occurred in Mokama during the Bihar Assembly elections 2025.

The court's decision allowing him to vote is seen as a major development, particularly for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), as every vote is crucial in the Rajya Sabha contest.

The Rajya Sabha elections for five seats from Bihar are scheduled for March 16 and have turned into a prestige battle between the NDA and the Mahagathbandhan.

The NDA has fielded candidates for all five seats with the aim of securing a clean sweep.

Meanwhile, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), led by Tejashwi Yadav, has also entered the fray and nominated A.D. Singh as its candidate, making the contest for the fifth seat particularly interesting.

Under the current electoral arithmetic, a candidate requires the support of 41 MLAs in the Bihar Assembly to win a Rajya Sabha seat.

With a total strength of around 243 MLAs in the Assembly, the NDA is comfortably placed to win four seats. However, the alliance faces a tighter calculation for the fifth seat, where every vote becomes significant.

In this scenario, the participation of Anant Singh - an MLA from Mokama elected on a Janata Dal (United) ticket - could prove crucial for the NDA's prospects.

Both alliances are now actively working to ensure the support of their MLAs ahead of the March 16 voting, after which it will become clear whether the NDA secures all five seats or the RJD manages to claim the crucial fifth seat.

- IANS

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Priya S
While I understand every vote counts, it feels wrong. He's in jail for a serious crime. The court should have considered the message this sends to the public. Justice should be blind, not politically convenient.
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Vikram M
Technically, he is still an elected representative. Denying him his constitutional right to vote, even from custody, could set a problematic precedent. The court has followed due process. 🤔
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Aman W
Pure political drama! The entire Rajya Sabha election in Bihar is a number game. NDA needs him for the 5th seat. This is less about his rights and more about arithmetic. Typical!
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Sarah B
Interesting legal and ethical dilemma. From an outside perspective, it highlights the tension between individual rights of a representative and the moral standing of the office they hold, even while accused.
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Nisha Z
The victim's family must be watching this. Dularchand Yadav lost his life, and the accused gets a day out to play kingmaker. Our priorities seem skewed. Feeling for the family.
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Karthik V
This just shows how crucial every single MLA is in Bihar politics! The battle for the fifth seat is going to be nail-biting. March 16 will be very interesting to watch. 🍿

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