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Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi slams MLA Anant Singh's alleged murder remarks
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 02:16 PM
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Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi called MLA Anant Singh's claim about committing murders to back Nitish Kumar "wrong" and urged a probe, demanding appropriate action.
Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi publicly rejected the statements allegedly made by Bihar MLA Anant Singh, who is reported to have said that committing multiple murders was justified to support Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Manjhi described the remarks as "wrong" and emphasized that any such claims must be investigated thoroughly.
The minister urged law‑enforcement agencies to launch a prompt inquiry into the matter and to take appropriate legal action against anyone found responsible for inciting or carrying out such acts. He stressed that political discourse should not be used to justify violence.
The comments come amid heightened political sensitivities in Bihar, where coalition dynamics often draw intense scrutiny. Manjhi, a senior leader of the Janata Dal (United), reiterated his commitment to upholding law and order while urging political leaders to maintain decorum.
No further details about the alleged killings have been released, and the investigation is expected to determine the veracity of Singh's statements. The minister's call for action reflects broader concerns about the misuse of political rhetoric in the state.
The minister urged law‑enforcement agencies to launch a prompt inquiry into the matter and to take appropriate legal action against anyone found responsible for inciting or carrying out such acts. He stressed that political discourse should not be used to justify violence.
The comments come amid heightened political sensitivities in Bihar, where coalition dynamics often draw intense scrutiny. Manjhi, a senior leader of the Janata Dal (United), reiterated his commitment to upholding law and order while urging political leaders to maintain decorum.
No further details about the alleged killings have been released, and the investigation is expected to determine the veracity of Singh's statements. The minister's call for action reflects broader concerns about the misuse of political rhetoric in the state.