JD(U) MLA Anant Singh Faces Criticism for Smoking Inside Patna Hospital Under Custody

A video showing JD(U) MLA Anant Singh smoking inside Patna's IGIMS hospital while under police custody has sparked controversy. Singh, a jailed politician taken from Beur jail for a medical checkup, was seen smoking despite hospital rules and police presence. Opposition leaders, including RJD spokesperson Priyanka Bharti, criticized the incident, questioning law enforcement and alleging preferential treatment. Singh, known as a strongman and five-time MLA, faces ongoing legal issues but won the 2025 assembly election from Mokama.