Mokama constituency
Bihar Election 2025: 5 Key Battlegrounds in Phase I with Family Rivalries, Political Dramas
Nov 06, 2025 12:00 pm CST
The first phase of Bihar's 2025 Assembly election has begun across 121 constituencies, featuring intense contests between Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JDU-BJP alliance and Tejashwi Yadav's opposition Mahagathbandhan. Key battlegrounds include Raghopur where Tejashwi seeks a third term, Mahua featuring a family feud between the Yadav brothers, Mokama with imprisoned strongman Anant Singh, Tarapur testing BJP's state chief, and Alinagar where folk singer Maithili Thakur represents BJP's fresh approach to politics.
Bihar Assembly Election 2023: Key Candidates and Constituencies in First Phase of Polling
Nov 06, 2025 09:06 am CST
The first phase of Bihar's assembly election has begun with polling across 121 constituencies, featuring numerous political heavyweights. Prominent candidates include RJD's Tejashwi Yadav contesting from Raghopur, his estranged brother Tej Pratap Yadav representing his newly formed JJD in Mahua, Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha from BJP, folk singer Maithili Thakur making her political debut, and Bhojpuri superstar Khesari Lal Yadav representing RJD. The election also features Jan Suraaj's transgender candidate Preeti Kinnar in Bhorey, potentially marking a significant step for social inclusion in Bihar's politics.
JDU Leader Lalan Singh Under Fire for Controversial Voter Suppression Remarks Ahead of Bihar Elections
Nov 04, 2025 02:33 pm CST
Senior JDU leader Lalan Singh faces backlash after allegedly suggesting poor voters should be prevented from leaving their homes on election day in Bihar. The Election Commission has issued a notice while the opposition RJD accuses him of undermining democratic processes. The controversy highlights tensions surrounding the Mokama constituency race, where JDU's controversial candidate Anant Singh, despite facing criminal charges, is being strongly supported by Singh.
Election Commission Enforces Zero Tolerance Policy After Murder Case Rocks Bihar Elections
Nov 02, 2025 04:11 pm CST
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar reaffirms the Election Commission's zero tolerance stance on violence following a political murder in Bihar's Mokama constituency that led to JDU candidate Anant Singh's arrest. Kumar reassured voters of comprehensive security measures for the upcoming two-phase elections, emphasizing the Commission's commitment to neutrality and transparency while encouraging maximum voter participation in what he expects to be exemplary elections by global standards.
Bihar Political Showdown: Tejashwi Yadav's Crime Crackdown Promise Met with Sharp Rebuke from NDA Leaders
Nov 02, 2025 04:04 pm CST
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has vowed to launch a major crackdown on criminals within two months if the Mahagathbandhan comes to power in Bihar, following the arrest of JDU candidate Anant Singh. Union Minister Chirag Paswan and other NDA leaders have firmly rejected these claims, emphasizing the current government's commitment to justice regardless of political affiliations and dismissing Yadav's chances of forming government in the upcoming elections.
Bihar Elections: JDU's Anant Singh Arrested in Murder Case of Jan Suraaj Supporter
Nov 02, 2025 03:49 pm CST
Former Bihar MLA Anant Kumar Singh, the JDU candidate from Mokama, has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the murder of Jan Suraaj supporter Dularchand Yadav during an election campaign clash. Despite his arrest, Singh shared a defiant video message expressing confidence in voters' support ahead of Bihar's upcoming two-phase assembly elections on November 6 and 11.
Election Commission Orders Officer Transfers Following Political Murder in Bihar's Mokama Constituency
Nov 02, 2025 02:33 am CST
Following the murder of Dularchand Yadav during campaign violence in Bihar's Mokama, the Election Commission has ordered the transfer of multiple officials. The incident occurred in the politically charged constituency where JD(U)'s Anant Kumar Singh faces RJD's Veena Devi. Though the deceased was allegedly linked to Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party, Kishor has denied any connection. This development adds another layer of tension to an already contentious electoral battle scheduled for November 6.