Just a few days before the Bihar Assembly elections 2025, there has been a big turn in the politics of the state. JDU candidate and Bahubali image leader Anant Singh was arrested by Patna Police. This arrest has been made in the murder case of Dularchand Yadav, which has focused the attention of the entire state on Mokama seat.

Anant Singh was caught by the police from Kargil Market located in Barh area of ​​Patna district. Two close associates were also detained along with him. Preparations are underway to present all three in court. Patna SSP Karthikeya K Sharma said that a few days ago there was a clash between supporters of two candidates, in which 75-year-old Dularchand Yadav died. During investigation, it was found that Anant Singh was present at the spot at the time of the incident, hence he has been made the main accused.

Postmortem report changed the case

The postmortem report that came during the investigation of the murder has raised many questions. According to the report, Dularchand Yadav died not due to bullet but due to serious injuries on his body. His ribs were broken and his lungs were also damaged. This has increased the possibility that he was crushed by a vehicle or attacked as part of a conspiracy.

Election Commission took strict action against officials

After the incident, the Election Commission took rapid steps at the administrative level. Flood SDO Chandan Kumar was removed and the responsibility was given to IAS Ashish Kumar. Many police officers were transferred and some were suspended. Patna Rural SP Vikram Sihag was also transferred. The Commission has asked for a detailed report of this entire incident from the DGP of Bihar.

Increased vigilance in police department

After the murder, Ghoswari and Bhadaur police station in-charge have been suspended. Additional police forces have been deployed across the district so that the election atmosphere remains calm and any kind of violence does not recur.

Anant Singh also filed a complaint

Before his arrest, Anant Singh had filed an FIR against his opponent Piyush Priyadarshi and some others. He says that this is a political conspiracy. However, the police claim that there is a lot of evidence against him and the investigation is moving in the same direction.

Election impact and changing equations

With the arrest of Anant Singh, the electoral equations on Mokama seat have completely changed. This seat has already been the center of muscle power and caste politics. Now the situation may become more difficult for JDU, while the opposition parties are preparing to campaign vigorously among the public by making this incident an election issue.

bihar election 2025 dates

Assembly elections in the state will be held in two phases. The first phase is on 6 November and the second phase is on 11 November 2025. Counting of votes will be done on 14 November. This arrest before these dates can definitely give a new turn to the politics of Bihar.

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Just before the first phase of voting for Bihar elections, at midnight on 1 November in Patna, JDU candidate and controversial former MLA Anant Kumar Singh was arrested in the case of murder of Jan Suraj worker Dularchand Yadav. Confirming the arrest, Patna SSP Karthikeya Sharma said that the police is continuously investigating this matter. This arrest has created a stir in the politics of Mokama area before the Bihar Assembly elections.

Anant Singh’s reaction on Facebook after his arrest

Anant Singh’s first reaction immediately after his arrest came on his official Facebook page. A short video was posted there, in which Bihar Police is taking him into custody. It is written on the video – “Satyamev Jayate!! I have full faith in the people of Mokama!! Therefore, now the people of Mokama will contest the elections!” It is clear from this statement that Anant Singh is trying to instill confidence in his supporters and is calling himself a victim of a political conspiracy.

Tension arising from violence in Mokama

On October 30, 75-year-old Jan Suraj worker Dularchand Yadav was killed in the violence that took place during the election campaign in Mokama. According to reports, there was stone pelting and firing in the clash between two political groups, in which many people were injured. This incident increased tension in the area and the administration had to tighten security arrangements. Patna DM Dr Thiagarajan SM said that the situation is now under control and no one will be allowed to take law into their hands. He clarified that “Strict action will be taken against anyone who tries to obstruct the election process.”

Mokama is considered the political stronghold of strongmen.

In Bihar politics, Mokama has been considered the stronghold of ‘Bahubali’ leaders for a long time. Anant Singh, his brother Dilip Singh and former MP Surajbhan Singh have been prominent faces of the politics of this area. This time there is a direct contest between JDU’s Anant Singh and RJD’s Veena Devi (Surajbhan Singh’s wife) on Mokama seat. Both the candidates come from Bhumihar community, which has made this contest more interesting. In the first phase, voting in Mokama will be held on 6 November, the second phase on 11 November and counting of votes will be done on 14 November.

Taking major action in the murder case of Jan Suraj Party worker Dularchand Yadav in Mokama, Bihar, Patna Police has arrested former MLA and NDA candidate Anant Singh. Now Samajwadi Party’s first reaction has come to light on the arrest of JDU leader Anant Singh in the Dularachander murder case. SP said that the quorum for arrests has been fulfilled before the arrival of the Prime Minister.

On the arrest of JDU leader Anant Singh, Samajwadi Party leader IP Singh said – “He came too late… After the murder, the Prime Minister and the Home Minister kept holding rallies for four days, not realizing that their MLA had got the murder done. Today Modi ji has to hold a rally in Bihar. This issue has been highlighted in the social media. Due to this, the quorum for the arrest has been completed before the arrival of the PM.”

JDU candidate from Mokama, Ananth Kumar Singh, along with his two associates, Manikant Thakur and Ranjit Ram, have been arrested from Bedna village on charges of serious violation of the election code of conduct, officials said at a press conference late night.

Model code of conduct will be strictly followed

Patna DM Dr. Thyagarajan S.M. on the murder of Jan Suraj Party worker Dularchand Yadav. Said that this incident has been taken very seriously. He said that the model code of conduct will be strictly followed. He also said that to ensure peaceful elections, all licensed weapons will have to be surrendered during voting.

The administration and police are conducting a thorough investigation

Patna’s SSP Karthikeya K. Sharma said that the administration and police are conducting a thorough investigation. More than 50 CAPF manned checking centers have been set up in each constituency for strict surveillance and action against law breakers. Citing evidence and statements, the SSP confirmed a murder case related to the incident. Three arrests have been made and raids are ongoing. A CID team is investigating, he added, adding that wound marks have been found in the post-mortem, although no bullets have been found.