Bihar election results 2025: JD(U)’s Anant Kumar Singh, arrested in murder case, wins Mokama

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Anant Kumar Singh, a jailed candidate, won the Mokama seat in the Bihar elections, defeating RJD's Veena Devi by over 28,000 votes. His victory raises questions about electoral integrity amid serious criminal charges.
Bihar election results 2025: JD(U)’s Anant Kumar Singh, arrested in murder case, wins Mokama
Why it matters
Anant Kumar Singh, a candidate from the Janata Dal (United) party, won the Mokama constituency in the Bihar Assembly elections held in 2025, despite being in jail for murder charges. He secured 91,416 votes, defeating RJD candidate Veena Devi by over 28,206 votes. Singh was arrested for the murder of Dular Chand Yadav, a poll worker for the Jan Suraaj Party, who died during a campaign event. The incident has raised concerns about the integrity of the electoral process, especially since Singh has a history of criminal activity, including a previous conviction for weapon possession. His wife currently holds the Mokama seat, and Singh's political career has been marked by controversies, including violations of the model code of conduct during his campaign.
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