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Anant Singh calls Neeraj Kumar’s reported illness a ‘drama’ ahead of Bihar MLC poll
JD(U) candidate Neeraj Kumar was reported to have a heart problem and was admitted to Medanta hospital in Patna, with one report saying he was in intensive care.
JD(U) MLA Anant Singh called the illness a pretext, claiming Kumar was not ill and suggesting the timing was linked to demands to pay election workers.
The accounts differ: one says Kumar was hospitalized, while Singh denied that he was ill and disputed reports that Nitish Kumar visited him.
The dispute is tied to the Patna Graduates’ constituency election for Bihar’s Legislative Council, where Kumar is seeking another term after serving three times.
Singh is campaigning for Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Singh and has vowed to oppose Kumar, despite being in the same party.
Singh says he is opposed to Kumar, not JD(U), and says voters will decide the result.
The election outcome will depend on the votes cast, and the sources give no date for the vote.
JD(U) MLA Anant Singh called candidate Neeraj Kumar’s reported illness a “drama” ahead of the Bihar MLC election.
Singh said Kumar was not ill and accused him of using illness as an excuse when money had to be sent to polling booths.
India TV Hindi reported that Kumar had been admitted to the ICU at Medanta hospital in Patna after a heart attack.
Jagran also reported that Kumar was admitted to Medanta, while Singh disputed reports that he was unwell.
Singh is campaigning for Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Singh and has vowed to prevent Neeraj Kumar from winning the Patna Graduates’ seat.
- Who
- JD(U) MLA Anant Singh criticized JD(U) candidate Neeraj Kumar, who is contesting the Patna Graduates’ seat.
- What
- Singh called Kumar’s reported illness a “drama.” One outlet reported Kumar was admitted to hospital after a heart attack.
- When
- The reports were published on October 20, 2026, ahead of the Bihar MLC election.
- Where
- The contest is for the Patna Graduates’ constituency in Bihar; Kumar was reportedly admitted to Medanta hospital in Patna.
- Why
- Singh said Kumar used illness as an excuse when money had to be sent to polling booths. The sources do not establish Kumar’s reason for seeking hospital care.
Anant Singh
Neeraj Kumar and reports of his illness
Illness
Anant Singh
Singh said Kumar was not ill and called the reported illness a “drama.
Neeraj Kumar and reports of his illness
India TV Hindi reported Kumar was admitted to the ICU after a heart attack; Jagran reported he was admitted to Medanta.
Election conduct
Anant Singh
Singh accused Kumar of becoming ill when money had to be sent to polling booths.
Neeraj Kumar and reports of his illness
The sources report no response from Kumar to this accusation.
India TV Hindi reported that Kumar was taken to hospital after a renewed heart-related problem.
News reports described Kumar’s reported illness and Singh’s criticism ahead of the Bihar MLC election.
- Candidate
- Neeraj Kumar, JD(U)
- Constituency
- Patna Graduates’ seat, Bihar
- Reported hospital
- Medanta hospital, Patna
- Reported condition
- India TV Hindi said Kumar had a heart attack and was admitted to the ICU.
- Rival campaign
- Anant Singh was campaigning for Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Singh.
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What people are saying
Nothing has happened; it is purely a drama
He (Neeraj Kumar) is neither ill, nor does he have a fever.
मैं जनता और ईश्वर से माफ़ी मांगता हूं। भगवान इस अहंकारी इंसान को हराएं।
मैं डरने वाला नहीं, अड़ने वाला हूं
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#WATCH | Patna, Bihar: On the reported ill health of Neeraj Kumar, the NDA-backed JD(U) candidate for the Patna Graduates' constituency, JD(U) MLA Anant Singh says, "...Some people are claiming that Nitish Kumar visited the hospital (to see Neeraj Kumar), but no one has gone.