political strongmen
The Bhumihar Factor: How a 3% Community Became the Decisive Force in Bihar's 2025 Elections
Nov 04, 2025 02:32 am CST
As Bihar approaches its 2025 assembly elections, the Bhumihar community, despite comprising only 2.9% of the electorate, has emerged as the pivotal force shaping political outcomes. This article examines how this historically influential upper caste navigates contemporary politics through powerful strongmen like Anant Singh and Suraj Bhan Singh, whose decades-old rivalry epitomizes the intersection of crime, violence, and electoral strategy in regions like Mokama. With both NDA and Mahagathbandhan aggressively courting Bhumihar voters through strategic candidate nominations, these elections will test traditional allegiances and potentially redefine Bihar's political landscape beyond numerical representation.
Bihar Bahubali Anant Singh: The Controversial Strongman of Mokama Politics
Nov 02, 2025 03:51 pm CST
Anant Kumar Singh, known as "Chhote Sarkar," is a powerful political figure from Bihar's Mokama constituency with a complex legacy. Despite facing 28 criminal cases including murder charges, this five-time MLA maintains firm control over local politics regardless of party affiliation. Recently arrested for alleged involvement in Dular Singh Yadav's murder, Singh's case highlights the persistent criminalization in Bihar politics, where his substantial wealth, cult-like following, and shifting political allegiances demonstrate how strongmen continue to dominate regional power structures.