JDU Leader Lalan Singh Under Fire for Controversial Voter Suppression Remarks Ahead of Bihar Elections

Nov 04, 2025 02:33 pm CST

Senior JDU leader Lalan Singh faces backlash after allegedly suggesting poor voters should be prevented from leaving their homes on election day in Bihar. The Election Commission has issued a notice while the opposition RJD accuses him of undermining democratic processes. The controversy highlights tensions surrounding the Mokama constituency race, where JDU's controversial candidate Anant Singh, despite facing criminal charges, is being strongly supported by Singh.