JD(U) MLA's Hospital Smoking Video Creates Political Storm
A controversial video showing JD(U) MLA Anant Singh smoking inside a hospital has spread rapidly across social media platforms. The footage triggered immediate criticism and raised serious questions about the conduct of the ruling party legislator.
Video Emerges from Patna Medical Facility
Multiple reports confirm the video was recorded at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences in Patna. Singh was undergoing medical examinations at the facility while being lodged in Beur jail. The visual evidence quickly captured public attention and generated widespread discussion online.
Opposition Leaders Launch Sharp Attacks
The viral clip prompted strong reactions from political opponents. RJD spokesperson Priyanka Bharti shared the video on social media platform X with pointed commentary. She wrote about Anant Singh blowing good governance up in smoke. Bharti described him as Nitish Kumar's pampered villain making reels while smoking cigarettes in hospital settings.
Opposition figures accused the government of maintaining double standards regarding behavior expectations for public representatives. The incident provided fresh ammunition for critics of the ruling establishment in Bihar.
Background of the Controversial Legislator
Anant Singh faced arrest ahead of Bihar polling in connection with the murder of Dular Chand Yadav, a supporter of the Jan Suraaj Party. Despite this legal development, he contested the 2025 Bihar assembly elections from Mokama constituency. Election Commission data shows he secured victory on a JD(U) ticket, defeating RJD candidate Veena Singh by 28,206 votes.
Mokama's Political Landscape
The Mokama constituency has long maintained a reputation as a stronghold for influential and controversial political figures in Bihar. Anant Singh represents part of this tradition alongside his brother Dilip Singh and Surajbhan Singh. These individuals have emerged as prominent personalities from the region's political landscape.
The viral hospital video adds another chapter to the ongoing narrative surrounding conduct standards for elected representatives. Public reaction continues to unfold across digital platforms as the political implications develop further.
