The arrest of JD(U) strongman Anant Singh, the party’s former candidate from Mokama, has shaken up Bihar’s political landscape. Now behind bars for allegedly murdering gangster-turned-politician Dular Chand Yadav, the Bihar Bahubali is down but not out of the race.
Anant Singh’s arrest has dramatically altered the electoral dynamics in Mokama. For over two decades, Singh and his family have reigned in the constituency through a mix of personal influence and muscle power. His sudden withdrawal from the campaign trail allowed his rivals to freely beat their own drums, energising the opposition camp.
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Meanwhile, his wife,
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