Bihar Election 2025: Unraveling the Mokama Murder of Dularchand Yadav

As Bihar gears up for the 2025 elections, the shocking murder of Dularchand Yadav in Mokama has become a central point of contention and speculation. Yadav, once an influential figure connected to both Lalu Prasad Yadav and Nitish Kumar, was killed during a political rally in the Mokama constituency. The arrest of Anant Singh, a known gangster and politician, has done little to quell the rumors swirling around the incident. Competing narratives point fingers at various individuals: some accuse Anant Singh, others Surajbhan Singh, and a segment of the population even implicates Piyush Priyadarshi, for whom the deceased was campaigning. The investigation struggles to keep pace with the rampant gossip. Mokama is a constituency where political power often intertwines with strongman tactics. This election cycle sees Anant Singh running on a Janata Dal (United) ticket, the RJD has nominated Surajbhan Singh’s wife, Veena Devi, and Piyush Priyadarshi is the Jan Suraaj party’s candidate. Dularchand Yadav held considerable sway in Mokama’s Tal region, a position built on a foundation of respect, fear, and loyalty. His alignment with Jan Suraaj was significant due to his strong standing among Yadav voters, a community crucial in local politics. His violent death on October 30th, characterized by a crushed chest and ruptured lungs as per the postmortem report, has left a void and ignited fierce debate.