The MP-MLA Court in Patna has permitted imprisoned MLA Anant Singh to participate in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections by casting his vote. Singh will be escorted to the Bihar Legislative Assembly under police custody for the voting on March 16 and will return to jail after voting. He is currently in jail due to his involvement in the murder case of Dularchand Yadav during the Bihar Assembly elections in 2025.
The court’s decision to allow Anant Singh to vote is significant, especially for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), as each vote holds importance in the Rajya Sabha competition. The Rajya Sabha elections for five seats from Bihar are set for March 16 and have become a matter of prestige between the NDA and the Mahagathbandhan.
The NDA has nominated candidates for all five seats aiming for a complete victory. On the other hand, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), led by Tejashwi Yadav, has also joined the race by nominating A.D. Singh for the fifth seat, adding an interesting twist to the contest. To secure a Rajya Sabha seat, a candidate needs the support of 41 MLAs in the Bihar Assembly.
With approximately 243 MLAs in the Assembly, the NDA is in a favorable position to win four seats. However, the competition intensifies for the fifth seat, where each vote carries weight. Anant Singh’s participation, an MLA from Mokama representing Janata Dal (United), could play a crucial role in the NDA’s chances.
Both alliances are actively seeking the support of their MLAs before the March 16 voting, determining whether the NDA will secure all five seats or if the RJD will clinch the pivotal fifth seat.
