In a poignant display of despair amid Bihar's escalating election fervor, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) [LJP(R)] leader Abhay Kumar Singh broke down in tears on camera on October 16, 2025, after being denied a ticket for the Morwa constituency in Samastipur district. The viral video, capturing Singh's inconsolable sobs, has ignited a firestorm on social media, with the 25-year party veteran accusing leaders of favoritism, bribery, and a pervasive "commission culture" that he claims has plagued Bihar politics. Singh, who contested Morwa as an LJP(R) candidate in 2020, declared his retirement from politics, lamenting, "I struggled for 25 years... This is not within my capacity anymore."

The outburst stems from the NDA alliance's recent seat-sharing agreement, finalized on October 12, where BJP and JD(U) each secured 101 seats, LJP(R) 29, and smaller allies RLM and HAM six each. Initially allocated to LJP(R), Morwa was reassigned to JD(U) after Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's reported intervention, paving the way for former MLA Vidyasagar Nishad's nomination.

In the emotional Facebook Live, Singh alleged that "someone paid more money than me" to secure the ticket, decrying a system where "20% commission, 25% commission, and 30% commission will be extorted." He further claimed local leaders amassed crores in black money through illicit deals between 2010 and 2020, registering properties despite negligible declared income.

Singh's tirade extended to broader grievances, warning fellow workers across parties of the "ticket system" that promises temporary perks like "lollipop, cream, rasgulla, chicken, and alcohol" during campaigns but delivers betrayal afterward. He expressed remorse to his associates, apologizing for past mistakes and admitting his inability to continue serving amid such disillusionment.

The video's raw vulnerability has amplified calls for transparency in candidate selection, with netizens questioning the NDA's internal dynamics as the state gears up for two-phase polling on November 6 and 11, with results on November 14.

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This incident underscores the human cost of Bihar's cutthroat politics, where aspirants like Singh invest decades only to face rejection. As the NDA consolidates its strategy, Singh's public exit highlights simmering discontent within alliances, potentially influencing voter sentiment in the 243-seat assembly elections. Whether his "retirement" holds remains uncertain, but the episode has undeniably exposed fissures in the ruling coalition's facade of unity.

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