Bihar Election Results: In Mokama, Will Controversial Anant Kumar Singh Make A Comeback?
Mokama assembly constituency in 2025 features a crucial contest with Anant Kumar Singh seeking to retain his seat against RJD’s Veena Devi and the Jan Suraaj Party’s Priyadarshi Piyush, reflecting Mokama’s continued importance in Bihar’s electoral politics.
The constituency was thrown into the national limelight when Anant Kumar Singh was announced as the candidate for the NDA. Known as a strong local leader, he has won multiple elections under different political banners including Janata Dal (United), Rashtriya Janata Dal, and as an Independent, showcasing his broad appeal across party lines. Despite facing legal controversies and arrests, Singh maintains a significant support base in Mokama. His political career is marked by his stronghold in local caste and community dynamics, making him a key player in Bihar politics.
In the 2020 assembly elections, Anant Kumar Singh won as the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) candidate, defeating Sonam Devi of BJP by a comfortable margin of 35,757 votes, securing about 53% of the vote share. Earlier, Singh had won in 2015 as an Independent and in 2010 as a Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) candidate, showcasing his personal influence beyond party lines.
The constituency falls under the Munger Lok Sabha seat, which was won by Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh) of JD(U) in the 2024 parliamentary elections. Mokama’s strategic location in Patna district connects it closely to larger political trends in Bihar.
In the 2025 assembly elections, the contest in Mokama is a high-profile and closely watched three-way battle. The main contenders are:
– Anant Kumar Singh (JD(U)), the incumbent MLA who has a strong personal and political presence despite his recent switch back to JD(U) from RJD.
– Veena Devi (RJD), a key rival who aims to reclaim Mokama for the party her late husband once represented.
– Priyadarshi Piyush of the Jan Suraaj Party, led by Prashant Kishor, which is making a significant push in this election cycle.
The 2025 race captures much attention because of Anant Kumar Singh’s political stature and legal controversies, including his recent arrest, yet his strong local support remains evident.
Historically, the electoral battles in Mokama have often been influenced by local caste and community dynamics, alongside broader party loyalties. The constituency also witnessed a by-election in 2022 when Neelam Devi from RJD won, adding to the dynamic political environment.
