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"JD(U) won't get even 10 seats": Mokama MLA Anant Singh plans own party after expulsion

Mokama MLA Anant Singh has been expelled from the Janata Dal (United) for anti-party activities. He criticized the party's leadership and stated it will not win more than ten seats. Singh announced his intention to establish his own political party after his removal. He maintains his cordial relationship with Nitish…

The Economic Times · Oct 25

Brisk polling in eight Bihar MLC seats; 150 candidates in fray

Polling for eight Bihar Legislative Council seats witnessed a significant turnout during the initial hours. Saran Teachers' constituency recorded the highest turnout, while several constituencies faced intense competition. Voting began at 8 am and will conclude at 4 pm today. The event includes a combined electorate of over five lakh…

The Economic Times · Oct 23

Anant Kumar Singh won't support Neeraj Kumar, but won't speak against him either: Rajiv Ranjan Singh

Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh has mediated a dispute between JD(U) MLA Anant Kumar Singh and MLC Neeraj Kumar. Singh has agreed not to publicly criticise Kumar, despite his grievances regarding past party actions. Lalan noted that Singh remains unwilling to support Kumar in the upcoming election. Neeraj Kumar filed…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

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In Bihar, mixed fortunes for strongmen and their families this election

Bihar’s romance with strongman politics took shape in the post-Mandal 1990s, when hardened caste loyalties and weakened state institutions created space for bahubalis to rise as parallel centres of power. They stepped into the vacuum, becoming both feared and admired, a dynamic reflected in their electoral successes.

Newslaundry · Nov 14, 2025

TV Newsance 320: Bihar elections turn into a meme fest

On this week’s episode of TV Newsance, we dive into the bizarre, the viral, and the downright baffling side of political news in India.

Newslaundry · Nov 8, 2025

Silent factories, empty hospitals, a drying ‘pulse bowl’: The Mokama story beyond the mics and myths

You’ve probably heard of Mokama by now. In the thick of this election season, a candidate stands booked in a murder case.

Newslaundry · Nov 4, 2025

NDA’s ‘jungle raj’ candidate? Interview with Bihar strongman Anant Singh

In this ground report from Mokama constituency in Bihar, Sreenivasan Jain speaks to JDU’s strongman candidate Anant Singh and his supporters to understand why the bahubali politician continues to thrive, despite Prime Minister Modi’s recent claim that the NDA has ended the ‘Jungle Raj’ of the Lalu Prasad years.

Newslaundry · Nov 1, 2025

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2 convoys, narrow road, a ‘murder’: Bihar’s politics of muscle and fear is back in focus

Tension continues to grip Mokama in Bihar after the killing of Dularchand Yadav, a Jan Suraaj worker, with rival candidates trading accusations over who was responsible. The clash has laid bare the old muscle politics that still shape elections in the region.

Newslaundry · Oct 31, 2025

Birthday celebration turned into nightmare as man shot dead in Pune

The incident occurred when a group of individuals confronted the victim and his friend Nandkishor Yadav, who were celebrating the birthday of Yadav's niece on the roadside. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 14, 2025

Bahubali Anant Singh sent to judicial custody

Just in: Bahubali Anant Singh has been sent to 14-day judicial custody by a court. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 24, 2025

Bahubali Anant Singh surrendered in court

Breaking news coming in from Patna where Bahubali Anant Singh has surrendered in a court. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 24, 2025

Bihar: Police arrests one after Mokama firing incident

The former MLA Anant Singh identified the alleged accused involved in the firing incident. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 24, 2025

Bahubali Anant Singh alleges police inaction, says Sonu-Monu act 'like Chief of Police'

HIs statement came after he escaped unhurt in firing incident occurred in Mokama, Patna. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 23, 2025

Bihar Police files 3 FIRs in firing incident between Anant Singh and Sonu-Monu gang

There was indiscriminate firing between Bahubali Anant Singh and notorious gangster Sonu-Monu. Must follow the story on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 23, 2025

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Dynamite News · Jan 23, 2025

Bihar: Firing between two groups in Mokama involving Ex-MLA Anant Singh

One of the gangs involved in the clash is affliated to former MLA Anant Singh. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 22, 2025

Bihar: Bahubali Anant Singh escaped unhurt after attacked by Sonu-Monu gang

Breaking News coming in from Bihar's Patna District where Ex-MLA Anant Singh escaped unhurt following attack by Sonu-Monu gang. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu · May 10, 2024

Caste equations hold the key in 5 Bihar seats

Lok Sabha 2024 | Bihar's Lok Sabha elections in Munger, Begusarai, Samastipur, Ujiarpur, and Darbhanga with caste dynamics and key candidates.

Dynamite News · May 5, 2024

Bihar: Gangster-turned-politician Anant Singh released on 15 days parole

Bihar's gangster-turned-politician Anant Singh was released on Sunday from Beur jail in Patna on 15-day parole on medical grounds. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The Times of India · Nov 6, 2022

Bihar assembly bypoll results 2022: BJP retains Gopalganj seat, improves performance in Mokama

PATNA: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday not only retained Gopalganj assembly seat in Bihar, despite spirited campaigning by deputy chief minister Tejashwsi Prasad Yadav and other top leaders of the seven-party ruling Mahagathbandhan but also improved its performance in the high-profile Mokama seat, though it was retained by…

Dynamite News · Nov 6, 2022

Counting For Bypolls 2022 Underway; BJP Leads In 3 Seats, TRS In Munugode

The counting for bypolls in seven constituencies that were held on November 3 is underway. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Hindu · Aug 17, 2022

New Bihar Law Minister wanted in a kidnapping case, CM Nitish says ‘no information’

Patna A day after Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Kartikeya Singh alias Master Saheb took oath as

The Hindu · Jul 15, 2022

Rashtriya Janata Dal MLA, convicted in arms case, disqualified by Bihar Assembly

Anant Singh, the MLA of Mokama in Patna district, was convicted by a special MP-MLA court in June under various sections of the Arms Act, Explosive Substances Act and the Indian Penal Code.

Dynamite News · Jul 15, 2022

Bihar Assembly revokes membership of RJD leader Anant Singh after conviction in AK-47 case

Bihar Assembly on Thursday issued a notification to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Anant Singh to revoke his membership as a member of the state assembly. Further details on Dynamite News:

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