Patna, Bihar – In the run-up to the Bihar Assembly Election 2025, a video of Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, the former JD(U) president, has gone viral and created a political storm. In the unedited video, Lalan Singh says, “Chunav ke din unko ghar se nikalne mat dena” (Do not let them out of the house on election day), where he is purportedly speaking to supporters about the Shiv Sena-backed candidate in Mokama.
Lalan Singh’s Uncensored Video
Many are interpreting the statement to imply that Lalan Singh is attempting to intimidate or frighten voters from the opposition party. This statement has caused outrage from political activists and users alike on social media. The Election Commission is bound to take cognizance of this incident, as the political party opposition continues throwing barbs over the inflammatory and hazardous statements made in the video.
According to local sources, the video was taken at an “informal” gathering in Mokama, during which Singh overtly expressed support for an RJD-affiliated candidate, Anant Singh, a strongman and former MLA from the area.
Political Reactions: JD(U) Faces Awkward Questions
The ruling JD(U) is in an embarrassing position following a viral video. After the party attempted to distance itself from Lalan Singh’s comments, opposition leaders quickly used the opportunity to accuse the Nitish Kumar government of facilitating lawlessness and intimidation politics.
BJP spokesperson Arvind Kumar Singh criticized the remarks, stating, “Such language is a gross violation of the model code of conduct and the Election Commission must take cognisance.”
RJD leaders attempted to downplay the incident as a “misunderstanding of a local leader’s relaxed remark.” Political observers feel, however, that the incident might have deeper implications for the upcoming election,s where Mokama is a key electoral battle.
Election Commission Likely to Get Involved
Election Commission sources confirm they are reviewing the viral video in order to assess if any violations took place. In the situation they find him guilty, Lalan Singh could possibly be issued a notice under the Representation of the People Act and the Model Code of Conduct. Officials of the Commission have emphasized the need to maintain peace and fair play leading into the high stakes Bihar Assembly Election 2025. Local police in Mokama have reportedly stepped up monitoring in an effort to avoid any escalation of tensions.
Mokama on Calm Edge Ahead of Polls
Mokama, notoriously regarded as the politically sensitive constituency, remains on the edge following the controversy. The voter turnout and muscle politics history is exacerbated by an unfortunate episode.
Political analysts believe the controversy will shape voter sentiment in this region and serve as a major point of discussion during campaign debates leading up to the 2025 polls.
As Bihar prepared for a vigorous political battle, the viral Lalan Singh video added to the drama that is synonymous with Bihar electorally.
