Bihar Poll Controversy: Lalan Singh’s viral statement sparks FIR ahead of voting

Patna: Just before the first phase of voting in the Bihar Assembly elections, a statement by Union Minister and senior JDU leader Lalan Singh has sparked a political uproar. During an election rally in Mokama, Lalan Singh said, "Let only those who vote for us leave their homes." This comment went viral on social media, prompting the Election Commission to issue a notice. An FIR has now been filed against him. RJD and Congress Express Displeasure The RJD wrote in a social media post that Lalan Singh is blaming the Election Commission for the "bullying" and advising the poor not to leave their homes on voting day. He said that if anyone protests too much, they should be taken with them and allowed to cast their vote. The Congress also shared the video on Twitter, writing that Modi government minister Lalan Singh is saying that those who will vote against the BJP-JDU should not be allowed to leave their homes on election day. Bihar Election 2025: CPI-ML unveils 20 candidates; Can the Left force a bigger impact this time? Anant Singh's Arrest and Campaigning Responsibility Anant Singh, the NDA constituent and former MLA from Mokama, was arrested and jailed three days ago on charges of murdering Dularchand Yadav, a supporter of Jan Suraj. Following this, Lalan Singh took charge of Anant Singh's campaign. Mokama is part of the Munger Lok Sabha constituency, and Anant Singh played a key role in Lalan Singh's victory in the previous elections. Mokama Road Show and Model Code of Conduct Violation On Monday, Lalan Singh and Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary held a road show in Mokama in support of Anant Singh. During the show, an FIR was filed against the JDU candidate's election agent for violating the Model Code of Conduct due to the presence of more vehicles than permitted and vehicles with horns. The police also seized the vehicles with horns. Bihar Elections: How India makes its indelible ink for voting; Click for details Election Commission's Strict Action and Further Action The Election Commission had already issued a notice in this matter. Now, after the FIR has been filed, the matter is being investigated. The Election Commission clarified that any attempt by any candidate or leader to pressure voters or influence their voting before voting is a serious offense and will result in strict action. This controversy could impact the voting process and the political environment in the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections. Lalan Singh's statement has sparked heated debate among political parties, and all eyes will be on the Election Commission's actions in the coming days.