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Last Updated:<\/span>November 02, 2025, 05:46 IST<\/time><\/p>\nAnant Singh, who seeks to reclaim the Mokama seat on a ticket of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar\u2019s JD(U), was arrested in a late-night operation on Saturday<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/p>\nThe arrest of Anant Singh (above) pertains to the killing of 75-year-old Dularchand Yadav, a local strongman and former RJD leader. (File image\/News18 Hindi)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nFormer Bihar MLA and Janata Dal (United) candidate Anant Singh was arrested late on Saturday night\u00a0in connection with the murder<\/a> of Dularchand Yadav, a supporter of the Jan Suraaj party.<\/p>\nThe arrest, confirmed by Patna Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kartikeya Sharma, sends shockwaves through the political landscape of poll-bound Bihar, particularly in the notoriously volatile Mokama constituency.<\/p>\nThe case pertains to the killing of 75-year-old Dularchand Yadav, a local strongman and former RJD leader, who was attacked on Thursday, October 30, while campaigning for the Jan Suraaj candidate, Piyush Priyadarshi, in the Mokama Tal area. The incident followed a violent clash between rival political groups.<\/p>\n\n\nVIDEO | PATNA: Mokama JD(U) candidate Anant Kumar Singh has been arrested along with two associates, Manikant Thakur and Ranjit Ram, from Bedna village in connection with a serious election code violation, officials said in a late night press conference.Patna DM Dr.\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/37TBlnSpI7<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nAn FIR filed by Yadav\u2019s grandson directly named Anant Singh, his nephews, and others as the accused. Initial reports suggested Yadav was shot, but the subsequent post-mortem report confirmed his death was due to cardiorespiratory failure caused by a ruptured lung and multiple rib fractures, indicating he was crushed or run over by a vehicle after sustaining a non-fatal gunshot wound to the ankle. Police stated that Singh\u2019s arrest, along with two associates, was based on evidence, eyewitness accounts, and the post-mortem findings, as the incident occurred in the candidate\u2019s presence.<\/p>\nJan Suraaj Party\u2019s candidate from Mokama, Piyush Priyadarshi, in a telephonic conversation with ANI, said, \u201cThis is a good gesture, but it would have been good had they taken action sooner. Today, he was moving around in a convoy of 50 vehicles and even participated in election campaigning. When an FIR was registered against him, he should have been arrested sooner\u2026 But better late than never. What is important now is how the police investigate the whole case\u2026 It is a relief for his family.”<\/p>\nAnant Singh, popularly known as \u201cChhote Sarkar”, is a powerful figure and a multi-term former MLA from Mokama. His re-entry into the electoral fray, contesting on a ticket from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar\u2019s JD(U), had already made the constituency a flashpoint. Mokama, which votes on November 6, has a history of clashes driven by caste politics and rivalries between powerful bahubalis (strongmen).<\/p>\nSingh\u2019s principal opponent is Veena Devi, wife of rival strongman Surajbhan Singh, who is contesting on a Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) ticket. Dularchand Yadav, a Yadav chieftain, was a historical rival to the Singh family, who belong to the Bhumihar caste, adding a deep-seated layer of personal and caste rivalry to the current political battle.<\/p>\nThe murder, Bihar\u2019s first poll-related killing this season, has put the JD(U) and the ruling coalition under immense pressure. The opposition RJD, led by Tejashwi Yadav, immediately condemned the violence, questioning the state\u2019s law and order machinery.<\/p>\nTaking a firm stand, the Election Commission of India (ECI) swiftly ordered the suspension and transfer of multiple local officials, including the Patna Rural SP and the Mokama Returning Officer, citing lapses in maintaining the Model Code of Conduct.<\/p>\nAnant Singh\u2019s arrest, carried out in a massive late-night operation involving over 150 police personnel, highlights the administration\u2019s seriousness in addressing pre-poll violence, but it severely complicates the JD(U)\u2019s campaign in this crucial constituency just ahead of voting.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nPathikrit Sen Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nPathikrit Sen Gupta is a Senior Associate Editor with News18.com and likes to cut a long story short. He writes sporadically on Politics, Sports, Global Affairs, Space, Entertainment, And Food. He trawls X via …Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nPathikrit Sen Gupta is a Senior Associate Editor with News18.com and likes to cut a long story short. He writes sporadically on Politics, Sports, Global Affairs, Space, Entertainment, And Food. He trawls X via … Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nNovember 02, 2025, 05:44 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> Bahubali Behind Bars: JD(U)’s Bihar Poll Candidate Anant Singh Arrested In Mokama Murder Case<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The arrest of Anant Singh (above) pertains to the killing of 75-year-old Dularchand Yadav, a local strongman and former RJD leader. (File image\/News18 Hindi)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
Former Bihar MLA and Janata Dal (United) candidate Anant Singh was arrested late on Saturday night\u00a0in connection with the murder<\/a> of Dularchand Yadav, a supporter of the Jan Suraaj party.<\/p>\nThe arrest, confirmed by Patna Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kartikeya Sharma, sends shockwaves through the political landscape of poll-bound Bihar, particularly in the notoriously volatile Mokama constituency.<\/p>\nThe case pertains to the killing of 75-year-old Dularchand Yadav, a local strongman and former RJD leader, who was attacked on Thursday, October 30, while campaigning for the Jan Suraaj candidate, Piyush Priyadarshi, in the Mokama Tal area. The incident followed a violent clash between rival political groups.<\/p>\n\n\nVIDEO | PATNA: Mokama JD(U) candidate Anant Kumar Singh has been arrested along with two associates, Manikant Thakur and Ranjit Ram, from Bedna village in connection with a serious election code violation, officials said in a late night press conference.Patna DM Dr.\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/37TBlnSpI7<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nAn FIR filed by Yadav\u2019s grandson directly named Anant Singh, his nephews, and others as the accused. Initial reports suggested Yadav was shot, but the subsequent post-mortem report confirmed his death was due to cardiorespiratory failure caused by a ruptured lung and multiple rib fractures, indicating he was crushed or run over by a vehicle after sustaining a non-fatal gunshot wound to the ankle. Police stated that Singh\u2019s arrest, along with two associates, was based on evidence, eyewitness accounts, and the post-mortem findings, as the incident occurred in the candidate\u2019s presence.<\/p>\nJan Suraaj Party\u2019s candidate from Mokama, Piyush Priyadarshi, in a telephonic conversation with ANI, said, \u201cThis is a good gesture, but it would have been good had they taken action sooner. Today, he was moving around in a convoy of 50 vehicles and even participated in election campaigning. When an FIR was registered against him, he should have been arrested sooner\u2026 But better late than never. What is important now is how the police investigate the whole case\u2026 It is a relief for his family.”<\/p>\nAnant Singh, popularly known as \u201cChhote Sarkar”, is a powerful figure and a multi-term former MLA from Mokama. His re-entry into the electoral fray, contesting on a ticket from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar\u2019s JD(U), had already made the constituency a flashpoint. Mokama, which votes on November 6, has a history of clashes driven by caste politics and rivalries between powerful bahubalis (strongmen).<\/p>\nSingh\u2019s principal opponent is Veena Devi, wife of rival strongman Surajbhan Singh, who is contesting on a Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) ticket. Dularchand Yadav, a Yadav chieftain, was a historical rival to the Singh family, who belong to the Bhumihar caste, adding a deep-seated layer of personal and caste rivalry to the current political battle.<\/p>\nThe murder, Bihar\u2019s first poll-related killing this season, has put the JD(U) and the ruling coalition under immense pressure. The opposition RJD, led by Tejashwi Yadav, immediately condemned the violence, questioning the state\u2019s law and order machinery.<\/p>\nTaking a firm stand, the Election Commission of India (ECI) swiftly ordered the suspension and transfer of multiple local officials, including the Patna Rural SP and the Mokama Returning Officer, citing lapses in maintaining the Model Code of Conduct.<\/p>\nAnant Singh\u2019s arrest, carried out in a massive late-night operation involving over 150 police personnel, highlights the administration\u2019s seriousness in addressing pre-poll violence, but it severely complicates the JD(U)\u2019s campaign in this crucial constituency just ahead of voting.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nPathikrit Sen Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nPathikrit Sen Gupta is a Senior Associate Editor with News18.com and likes to cut a long story short. He writes sporadically on Politics, Sports, Global Affairs, Space, Entertainment, And Food. He trawls X via …Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nPathikrit Sen Gupta is a Senior Associate Editor with News18.com and likes to cut a long story short. He writes sporadically on Politics, Sports, Global Affairs, Space, Entertainment, And Food. He trawls X via … Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nNovember 02, 2025, 05:44 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> Bahubali Behind Bars: JD(U)’s Bihar Poll Candidate Anant Singh Arrested In Mokama Murder Case<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The arrest, confirmed by Patna Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kartikeya Sharma, sends shockwaves through the political landscape of poll-bound Bihar, particularly in the notoriously volatile Mokama constituency.<\/p>\n
The case pertains to the killing of 75-year-old Dularchand Yadav, a local strongman and former RJD leader, who was attacked on Thursday, October 30, while campaigning for the Jan Suraaj candidate, Piyush Priyadarshi, in the Mokama Tal area. The incident followed a violent clash between rival political groups.<\/p>\n
\nVIDEO | PATNA: Mokama JD(U) candidate Anant Kumar Singh has been arrested along with two associates, Manikant Thakur and Ranjit Ram, from Bedna village in connection with a serious election code violation, officials said in a late night press conference.Patna DM Dr.\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/37TBlnSpI7<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nAn FIR filed by Yadav\u2019s grandson directly named Anant Singh, his nephews, and others as the accused. Initial reports suggested Yadav was shot, but the subsequent post-mortem report confirmed his death was due to cardiorespiratory failure caused by a ruptured lung and multiple rib fractures, indicating he was crushed or run over by a vehicle after sustaining a non-fatal gunshot wound to the ankle. Police stated that Singh\u2019s arrest, along with two associates, was based on evidence, eyewitness accounts, and the post-mortem findings, as the incident occurred in the candidate\u2019s presence.<\/p>\nJan Suraaj Party\u2019s candidate from Mokama, Piyush Priyadarshi, in a telephonic conversation with ANI, said, \u201cThis is a good gesture, but it would have been good had they taken action sooner. Today, he was moving around in a convoy of 50 vehicles and even participated in election campaigning. When an FIR was registered against him, he should have been arrested sooner\u2026 But better late than never. What is important now is how the police investigate the whole case\u2026 It is a relief for his family.”<\/p>\nAnant Singh, popularly known as \u201cChhote Sarkar”, is a powerful figure and a multi-term former MLA from Mokama. His re-entry into the electoral fray, contesting on a ticket from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar\u2019s JD(U), had already made the constituency a flashpoint. Mokama, which votes on November 6, has a history of clashes driven by caste politics and rivalries between powerful bahubalis (strongmen).<\/p>\nSingh\u2019s principal opponent is Veena Devi, wife of rival strongman Surajbhan Singh, who is contesting on a Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) ticket. Dularchand Yadav, a Yadav chieftain, was a historical rival to the Singh family, who belong to the Bhumihar caste, adding a deep-seated layer of personal and caste rivalry to the current political battle.<\/p>\nThe murder, Bihar\u2019s first poll-related killing this season, has put the JD(U) and the ruling coalition under immense pressure. The opposition RJD, led by Tejashwi Yadav, immediately condemned the violence, questioning the state\u2019s law and order machinery.<\/p>\nTaking a firm stand, the Election Commission of India (ECI) swiftly ordered the suspension and transfer of multiple local officials, including the Patna Rural SP and the Mokama Returning Officer, citing lapses in maintaining the Model Code of Conduct.<\/p>\nAnant Singh\u2019s arrest, carried out in a massive late-night operation involving over 150 police personnel, highlights the administration\u2019s seriousness in addressing pre-poll violence, but it severely complicates the JD(U)\u2019s campaign in this crucial constituency just ahead of voting.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nPathikrit Sen Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nPathikrit Sen Gupta is a Senior Associate Editor with News18.com and likes to cut a long story short. He writes sporadically on Politics, Sports, Global Affairs, Space, Entertainment, And Food. He trawls X via …Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nPathikrit Sen Gupta is a Senior Associate Editor with News18.com and likes to cut a long story short. He writes sporadically on Politics, Sports, Global Affairs, Space, Entertainment, And Food. He trawls X via … Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nNovember 02, 2025, 05:44 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> Bahubali Behind Bars: JD(U)’s Bihar Poll Candidate Anant Singh Arrested In Mokama Murder Case<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
VIDEO | PATNA: Mokama JD(U) candidate Anant Kumar Singh has been arrested along with two associates, Manikant Thakur and Ranjit Ram, from Bedna village in connection with a serious election code violation, officials said in a late night press conference.Patna DM Dr.\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/37TBlnSpI7<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nAn FIR filed by Yadav\u2019s grandson directly named Anant Singh, his nephews, and others as the accused. Initial reports suggested Yadav was shot, but the subsequent post-mortem report confirmed his death was due to cardiorespiratory failure caused by a ruptured lung and multiple rib fractures, indicating he was crushed or run over by a vehicle after sustaining a non-fatal gunshot wound to the ankle. Police stated that Singh\u2019s arrest, along with two associates, was based on evidence, eyewitness accounts, and the post-mortem findings, as the incident occurred in the candidate\u2019s presence.<\/p>\nJan Suraaj Party\u2019s candidate from Mokama, Piyush Priyadarshi, in a telephonic conversation with ANI, said, \u201cThis is a good gesture, but it would have been good had they taken action sooner. Today, he was moving around in a convoy of 50 vehicles and even participated in election campaigning. When an FIR was registered against him, he should have been arrested sooner\u2026 But better late than never. What is important now is how the police investigate the whole case\u2026 It is a relief for his family.”<\/p>\nAnant Singh, popularly known as \u201cChhote Sarkar”, is a powerful figure and a multi-term former MLA from Mokama. His re-entry into the electoral fray, contesting on a ticket from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar\u2019s JD(U), had already made the constituency a flashpoint. Mokama, which votes on November 6, has a history of clashes driven by caste politics and rivalries between powerful bahubalis (strongmen).<\/p>\nSingh\u2019s principal opponent is Veena Devi, wife of rival strongman Surajbhan Singh, who is contesting on a Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) ticket. Dularchand Yadav, a Yadav chieftain, was a historical rival to the Singh family, who belong to the Bhumihar caste, adding a deep-seated layer of personal and caste rivalry to the current political battle.<\/p>\nThe murder, Bihar\u2019s first poll-related killing this season, has put the JD(U) and the ruling coalition under immense pressure. The opposition RJD, led by Tejashwi Yadav, immediately condemned the violence, questioning the state\u2019s law and order machinery.<\/p>\nTaking a firm stand, the Election Commission of India (ECI) swiftly ordered the suspension and transfer of multiple local officials, including the Patna Rural SP and the Mokama Returning Officer, citing lapses in maintaining the Model Code of Conduct.<\/p>\nAnant Singh\u2019s arrest, carried out in a massive late-night operation involving over 150 police personnel, highlights the administration\u2019s seriousness in addressing pre-poll violence, but it severely complicates the JD(U)\u2019s campaign in this crucial constituency just ahead of voting.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nPathikrit Sen Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nPathikrit Sen Gupta is a Senior Associate Editor with News18.com and likes to cut a long story short. He writes sporadically on Politics, Sports, Global Affairs, Space, Entertainment, And Food. He trawls X via …Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nPathikrit Sen Gupta is a Senior Associate Editor with News18.com and likes to cut a long story short. He writes sporadically on Politics, Sports, Global Affairs, Space, Entertainment, And Food. He trawls X via … Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nNovember 02, 2025, 05:44 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> Bahubali Behind Bars: JD(U)’s Bihar Poll Candidate Anant Singh Arrested In Mokama Murder Case<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nAn FIR filed by Yadav\u2019s grandson directly named Anant Singh, his nephews, and others as the accused. Initial reports suggested Yadav was shot, but the subsequent post-mortem report confirmed his death was due to cardiorespiratory failure caused by a ruptured lung and multiple rib fractures, indicating he was crushed or run over by a vehicle after sustaining a non-fatal gunshot wound to the ankle. Police stated that Singh\u2019s arrest, along with two associates, was based on evidence, eyewitness accounts, and the post-mortem findings, as the incident occurred in the candidate\u2019s presence.<\/p>\nJan Suraaj Party\u2019s candidate from Mokama, Piyush Priyadarshi, in a telephonic conversation with ANI, said, \u201cThis is a good gesture, but it would have been good had they taken action sooner. Today, he was moving around in a convoy of 50 vehicles and even participated in election campaigning. When an FIR was registered against him, he should have been arrested sooner\u2026 But better late than never. What is important now is how the police investigate the whole case\u2026 It is a relief for his family.”<\/p>\nAnant Singh, popularly known as \u201cChhote Sarkar”, is a powerful figure and a multi-term former MLA from Mokama. His re-entry into the electoral fray, contesting on a ticket from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar\u2019s JD(U), had already made the constituency a flashpoint. Mokama, which votes on November 6, has a history of clashes driven by caste politics and rivalries between powerful bahubalis (strongmen).<\/p>\nSingh\u2019s principal opponent is Veena Devi, wife of rival strongman Surajbhan Singh, who is contesting on a Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) ticket. Dularchand Yadav, a Yadav chieftain, was a historical rival to the Singh family, who belong to the Bhumihar caste, adding a deep-seated layer of personal and caste rivalry to the current political battle.<\/p>\nThe murder, Bihar\u2019s first poll-related killing this season, has put the JD(U) and the ruling coalition under immense pressure. The opposition RJD, led by Tejashwi Yadav, immediately condemned the violence, questioning the state\u2019s law and order machinery.<\/p>\nTaking a firm stand, the Election Commission of India (ECI) swiftly ordered the suspension and transfer of multiple local officials, including the Patna Rural SP and the Mokama Returning Officer, citing lapses in maintaining the Model Code of Conduct.<\/p>\nAnant Singh\u2019s arrest, carried out in a massive late-night operation involving over 150 police personnel, highlights the administration\u2019s seriousness in addressing pre-poll violence, but it severely complicates the JD(U)\u2019s campaign in this crucial constituency just ahead of voting.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nPathikrit Sen Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nPathikrit Sen Gupta is a Senior Associate Editor with News18.com and likes to cut a long story short. He writes sporadically on Politics, Sports, Global Affairs, Space, Entertainment, And Food. He trawls X via …Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nPathikrit Sen Gupta is a Senior Associate Editor with News18.com and likes to cut a long story short. He writes sporadically on Politics, Sports, Global Affairs, Space, Entertainment, And Food. He trawls X via … Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nNovember 02, 2025, 05:44 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> Bahubali Behind Bars: JD(U)’s Bihar Poll Candidate Anant Singh Arrested In Mokama Murder Case<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
An FIR filed by Yadav\u2019s grandson directly named Anant Singh, his nephews, and others as the accused. Initial reports suggested Yadav was shot, but the subsequent post-mortem report confirmed his death was due to cardiorespiratory failure caused by a ruptured lung and multiple rib fractures, indicating he was crushed or run over by a vehicle after sustaining a non-fatal gunshot wound to the ankle. Police stated that Singh\u2019s arrest, along with two associates, was based on evidence, eyewitness accounts, and the post-mortem findings, as the incident occurred in the candidate\u2019s presence.<\/p>\n
Jan Suraaj Party\u2019s candidate from Mokama, Piyush Priyadarshi, in a telephonic conversation with ANI, said, \u201cThis is a good gesture, but it would have been good had they taken action sooner. Today, he was moving around in a convoy of 50 vehicles and even participated in election campaigning. When an FIR was registered against him, he should have been arrested sooner\u2026 But better late than never. What is important now is how the police investigate the whole case\u2026 It is a relief for his family.”<\/p>\n
Anant Singh, popularly known as \u201cChhote Sarkar”, is a powerful figure and a multi-term former MLA from Mokama. His re-entry into the electoral fray, contesting on a ticket from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar\u2019s JD(U), had already made the constituency a flashpoint. Mokama, which votes on November 6, has a history of clashes driven by caste politics and rivalries between powerful bahubalis (strongmen).<\/p>\n
Singh\u2019s principal opponent is Veena Devi, wife of rival strongman Surajbhan Singh, who is contesting on a Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) ticket. Dularchand Yadav, a Yadav chieftain, was a historical rival to the Singh family, who belong to the Bhumihar caste, adding a deep-seated layer of personal and caste rivalry to the current political battle.<\/p>\n
The murder, Bihar\u2019s first poll-related killing this season, has put the JD(U) and the ruling coalition under immense pressure. The opposition RJD, led by Tejashwi Yadav, immediately condemned the violence, questioning the state\u2019s law and order machinery.<\/p>\n
Taking a firm stand, the Election Commission of India (ECI) swiftly ordered the suspension and transfer of multiple local officials, including the Patna Rural SP and the Mokama Returning Officer, citing lapses in maintaining the Model Code of Conduct.<\/p>\n
Anant Singh\u2019s arrest, carried out in a massive late-night operation involving over 150 police personnel, highlights the administration\u2019s seriousness in addressing pre-poll violence, but it severely complicates the JD(U)\u2019s campaign in this crucial constituency just ahead of voting.<\/p>\n
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Pathikrit Sen Gupta is a Senior Associate Editor with News18.com and likes to cut a long story short. He writes sporadically on Politics, Sports, Global Affairs, Space, Entertainment, And Food. He trawls X via …Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nPathikrit Sen Gupta is a Senior Associate Editor with News18.com and likes to cut a long story short. He writes sporadically on Politics, Sports, Global Affairs, Space, Entertainment, And Food. He trawls X via … Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nNovember 02, 2025, 05:44 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> Bahubali Behind Bars: JD(U)’s Bihar Poll Candidate Anant Singh Arrested In Mokama Murder Case<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Pathikrit Sen Gupta is a Senior Associate Editor with News18.com and likes to cut a long story short. He writes sporadically on Politics, Sports, Global Affairs, Space, Entertainment, And Food. He trawls X via … Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nNovember 02, 2025, 05:44 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> Bahubali Behind Bars: JD(U)’s Bihar Poll Candidate Anant Singh Arrested In Mokama Murder Case<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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