Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Viral Video Sparks Controversy Over Bihar MLA Smoking in Hospital
A video of a politician named Anant Singh, who is also a member of the legislative assembly (MLA) in Bihar, went viral.
In the video, he is seen smoking a cigarette inside a hospital in Patna, which is not allowed.
He is currently in jail for a murder case but was allowed to visit the hospital for a checkup.
The video has caused a lot of debate because it shows that he was not stopped from smoking, even though it's against the rules.
The opposition parties in Bihar are using this incident to criticize the current government, saying that it shows a lack of law and order.
Anant Singh is known by the nickname 'Chhote Sarkar' and has been elected five times as an MLA.
Despite being in jail, he was able to contest and win the recent elections.
A viral video shows JD(U) MLA Anant Singh smoking a cigarette inside a high-security hospital in Patna, Bihar.
The incident occurred during a regular checkup visit from Beur lockup, where Singh is currently imprisoned for the Dular Chand murder case.
The video has drawn criticism as smoking is prohibited in hospital premises, and the presence of police guards who did not intervene has raised questions about VIP treatment.
The opposition RJD has used the incident to attack the Nitish Kumar government, questioning the state's security standards and law and order.
Anant Singh, known as 'Chhote Sarkar,' is a five-time MLA who contested and won the recent elections despite being in jail.
- Who
- Anant Singh, a five-time MLA from Bihar's Mokama, known as 'Chhote Sarkar'
- What
- A viral video shows Anant Singh smoking a cigarette inside a high-security hospital in Patna, Bihar
- When
- The incident occurred during a regular checkup visit from Beur lockup to IGIMS hospital
- Where
- IGIMS hospital, Patna, Bihar
- Why
- The video has sparked controversy due to the prohibition of smoking in hospital premises and the apparent VIP treatment of the incarcerated leader
- MLA Name
- Anant Singh
- Nickname
- Chhote Sarkar
- Location
- IGIMS hospital, Patna, Bihar
- Incident
- Smoking inside a hospital
- Political Party
- Janata Dal (United) JD(U)
- Opposition Party
- Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)
- Reason for Imprisonment
- Dular Chand murder case
- Current Status
- Lodged in Beur Jail