RJD MP Sudhakar Singh Alleges Political Vendetta Over Farmers' Protest Case

Brief By Newsbrief / 6:09 PM on 09 Jul 2026

Patna: RJD Lok Sabha MP Sudhakar Singh has accused the Bihar government of filing a politically motivated FIR against him and 23 others after he addressed a farmers' protest in East Champaran's Piprakothi. The protest opposed the proposed acquisition of agricultural land for an artificial water park. Singh rejected allegations, including attempted murder, robbery and theft, calling them fabricated. He questioned why no immediate action was taken despite a heavy police presence during the demonstration. The MP also alleged he was illegally detained without a magistrate and accused the administration of violating legal procedures. Opposing the cancellation of a decades-old land settlement, Singh claimed the government was prioritising the water park over key educational institutions awaiting land. He criticised the state's development priorities and announced plans for a statewide agitation against the land acquisition, alleging it was being carried out at the expense of farmers' rights and livelihoods.