In a country that loves to sermonize about “rule of law,” a man with 38 criminal cases calmly raised his hand, took an oath, and became a lawmaker. No irony. No shame. Just applause, procedure, and politics as usual. Anant Singh, a man whose public résumé reads like a charge sheet, was sworn in as an mla from Mokama—while still lodged in jail. This isn’t a loophole. This is the system working exactly as designed.
🧨 THE REALITY CHECK
1️⃣ A criminal Dossier Longer Than Most Political Manifestos
According to his 2020 election affidavit, Anant Singh declared 38 criminal cases—not traffic violations, not petty thefts, but 7 murders, 11 attempts to murder, 9 cases of rioting, 4 kidnappings, and 2 dacoities. This isn’t alleged trivia whispered by rivals. These are sworn disclosures to the election Commission.
2️⃣ Jail Bars Didn’t Stop the Oath
As of february 3, 2026, Singh remains incarcerated in a murder case, yet that didn’t prevent him from being sworn in as an MLA. Democracy didn’t blink. The law didn’t object. The system shrugged.
3️⃣ From 38 to 28—Because ‘Pending’ Is the New Clean
Recent 2025 reports show 28 cases still pending, while others were “resolved” through acquittals or convictions—including a 10-year sentence under the Arms Act. In indian politics, fewer cases don’t mean innocence; they just mean survival.
4️⃣ Party, Power, and Plausible Silence
Singh represents Janata Dal (United), led nationally by Nitish Kumar. No fiery condemnations. No moral distancing. Just a quiet acceptance that muscle still moves votes.
5️⃣ The Bigger Picture No One Wants to Admit
Under the current political climate—yes, under Bharatiya Janata Party rule at the Centre—this isn’t an exception. It’s a pattern. Criminalization of politics isn’t a bug; it’s a feature that keeps winning elections.
6️⃣ When Voters Are Left With No ‘Clean’ Choice
In many constituencies, it’s not about choosing the best candidate—it’s about choosing which criminal you can tolerate. Democracy becomes a hostage negotiation, and governance becomes collateral damage.
🚨 THE BOTTOM LINE:
A man accused of 7 murders taking oath as a lawmaker is not a bihar problem. It’s an indian emergency. When jail cells and legislative benches start sharing occupants, the message is loud and clear: Power doesn’t fear the law. The law bends for power.
This isn’t just pathetic.
It’s dangerous.
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