In Bihar, an FIR has been registered against senior Janata Dal (United) leader and Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan alias Lalan Singh today for the alleged violation of the Model Code of Conduct in Mokama.

 

 

An official statement, issued by the district magistrate-cum returning officer of Patna, said the district administration analysed video footage recorded by the surveillance team.

 

 

After examination, an FIR has been lodged against Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh under relevant sections of the BNS and the Representation of the People Act.

 

 

Earlier, the Election Commission had also issued a notice to Lalan Singh over his alleged remarks in Mokama and had sought a response within 24 hours. According to reports, a purported video of Lalan Singh has gone viral on social media, in which he is seen speaking about preventing opposition voters from exercising their franchise.