Central minister and JDU leader Rajiv Ranjan alias Lalan Singh responded to the FIR filed against him over his controversial remarks made during campaigning in Mokama. He clarified that the Election Commission is a constitutional body that everyone respects, and accused RJD of sharing a misleading video. Meanwhile, BJP leader and former Union Power Minister RK Singh alleged a 62,000 crore electricity scam in Bihar involving the Adani group, claiming land was provided at below-market rates and power purchase agreements were inflated. Congress leaders attacked Prime Minister Modi for remaining silent on the allegations. As the first phase campaign ended on Tuesday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma targeted Rahul Gandhi, while BJP MP Ravi Kishan claimed he faced an attack in Nautan. A chaotic scene unfolded at Chirag Paswan's rally in Muzaffarpur when the crowd turned unruly after he arrived five hours late.
Lalan Singh defends remarks, clarifies video context
Lalan Singh stated that the Election Commission is a constitutional institution that commands respect. He explained that the video being circulated by RJD was misleading. Singh claimed he was referring to a powerful RJD leader in that village who intimidates poor voters and prevents them from reaching polling booths. He said his statement was about stopping such leaders from threatening voters, ensuring people can freely cast their votes. A case was registered against him after the Election Commission questioned why action should not be taken. The Commission subsequently directed that an FIR be filed following the controversial speech during the Mokama campaign.
RK Singh alleges massive power scam involving Adani group
Just two days before the first phase voting, BJP leader RK Singh alleged a 62,000 crore electricity scam in Bihar's power department. He claimed the state government's power purchase agreement with the Adani group involved massive financial irregularities and demanded a CBI investigation. Singh stated that land for the thermal power plant was given at rates far below market value. He pointed out that power should have been purchased at 2.75 rupees per unit based on the fixed cost of 10 crore rupees per megawatt, but the agreement was made at 4.16 rupees per unit—1.41 rupees higher. He accused influential ministers and senior officials of collusion in this deal.
Source: Link