Election Results 2025: Anant Singh wins Mokama by nearly 30,000 votes despite being in jail; RJD’s Veena Devi defeated

Mokama has seen dramatic elections for decades, but this year’s result might be its most striking yet. JD(U) leader Anant Singh, famously known as Chhote Sarkar, has once again won the Mokama Assembly seat.

Singh defeated the Mahagathbandhan candidate Veena Devi, wife of strongman Surajbhan Singh, by an emphatic 29,710 votes.

JD(U)’s Anant Singh has officially won the Mokama Assembly seat, sealing the result after holding a commanding lead through the day’s counting. His victory cements Mokama as one of the clearest wins for the NDA in this election cycle.

JD(U)’s Anant Kumar Singh is heading for a decisive win in Mokama. He has now reached 89,487 votes, holding a strong 27,076-vote lead over RJD’s Veena Devi, who stands at 62,411 votes.

Jan Suraaj’s Priyadarshi Piyush is in third place with 18,348 votes, far behind the top two.

The rest of the field remains in low numbers:

Dr Rajesh Kumar Ratnakar (AAP): 2,044

Rahul Kumar (Lokhit Adhikar Party): 1,086

Anil Kumar (Independent): 1,365

Manju Kumari (Panchpauniya Samaj Party): 840

Vikash Kumar (Independent): 814

NOTA has received 4,505 votes

State Minister Ashok Chaudhary said the NDA’s majority in Bihar matches their expectations of a strong win and thanked the electorate for the verdict.

Meanwhile, Prashant Kishor aimed a sharp jab at the Jan Suraaj founder, reminding reporters that he had predicted JD(U) would stay below 25 seats. “You should ask him what happens to that claim now,” Kishor said.

Reacting to NDA’s strong lead in Bihar, Nitin Gadkari said the results show voters have supported the development delivered by the PM Modi–Nitish Kumar leadership. Calling the mandate “historic,” he thanked the people of Bihar for placing their trust in the alliance once again.

Responding to the Bihar election trends, Rajeev Chandrasekhar said the people have voted decisively for the NDA’s governance and against “fake promises” and “old politics” of parties like the Congress and RJD. He said the strong mandate reflects a desire for clean, development-driven leadership and expressed confidence that Kerala voters may echo this demand for change in local elections.

The Bihar verdict is sharpening fast, and the picture is now unmistakable. In trends from all 243 seats, the NDA is sweeping the election, leading on 201 seats, while the Mahagathbandhan lags far behind at 36.

Compared to 2020, this is a massive swing.

The NDA is gaining 65+ seats, while the Mahagathbandhan is losing almost the same number.

NDA’s big leap

JD(U), which won just 43 seats in 2020, is now ahead in 75+.

This puts Nitish Kumar on course to take oath as Chief Minister for the 10th time.

BJP leads in 90 seats, emerging as the single largest party.

LJP (RV), contesting 28 seats, leads in 21.

All 29 NDA ministers are currently ahead.

Mahagathbandhan struggles

RJD leads in just 29 seats.

Congress, contesting 61, is ahead in only 4.

Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj, contesting all 243, has not opened its account.

Key candidates

Tejashwi Yadav leads in Raghopur.

Tej Pratap Yadav trails in Mahua.

Samrat Choudhary leads in Tarapur.

Pawan Singh’s wife trails in Karakat.

Osama Shahab (RJD) leads in Raghunathpur.

Vijay Chaudhary (JD(U)) leads in Sarairanjan.

Reetlal Yadav (RJD) ahead in Danapur.

Khesari Lal Yadav (RJD) trails in Chhapra.

Maithili Thakur (BJP) leads in Alinagar.

Historic turnout: Bihar recorded 67.10% turnout, the highest ever, nearly 10% higher than 2020.

The rest of the contenders continue in low triple digits, highlighting how sharply the battle has narrowed at the top:

Dr Rajesh Kumar Ratnakar (AAP): 1,847

Rahul Kumar (Lokhit Adhikar Party): 942

Anil Kumar (Independent): 1,304

Manju Kumari (Panchpauniya Samaj Party): 715

Vikash Kumar (Independent): 725

NOTA is at 4,120 votes

JD(U)’s Anant Kumar Singh is only widening the gap now. With 82,787 votes in his corner, he has pushed his lead to a massive 22,988 votes, a margin that leaves little suspense about where Mokama is headed today.

RJD’s Veena Devi trails at 59,799 votes, unable to slow the pace at which Singh is pulling away. The gap has grown round after round, turning this into one of the most one-sided contests in the constituency this election cycle.

Jan Suraaj candidate Priyadarshi Piyush, floated as a youth-driven alternative earlier in the race, sits at 14,465 votes, strong enough to mark presence, but nowhere close to disturbing the top two.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said the Bihar election trends leave “no ambiguity,” with the NDA holding a commanding lead. Calling the development “seriously disappointing” for the Congress, he said the party will have to conduct a deep review if the numbers hold.

Tharoor stressed that the introspection cannot be token or superficial, the leadership must examine tactical errors, messaging gaps and organisational shortcomings that may have contributed to the poor showing.

He also pointed out that he did not campaign in Bihar and wasn’t asked to, so he cannot offer on-ground insight, but insisted the party must closely study why the strategy failed as the NDA pulls far ahead.

The Deputy CMO of Andhra Pradesh has applauded the NDA’s strong showing in the Bihar assembly elections, saying the alliance is headed for a “remarkable victory.”

In a post on X, he said voters had delivered a decisive mandate for the continued governance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, crediting the duo’s development-focused approach for the sweeping support.

He also congratulated leaders of the BJP, JD(U) and LJP(RV), calling the emerging verdict a clear reflection of the people’s trust and their desire for progress-driven leadership.

JD(U)’s Anant Kumar Singh is stretching his lead with every new round in Mokama. He has now climbed to 79,949 votes, putting him a massive 22,539 votes ahead of his nearest rival. At this stage, the contest looks firmly locked in his favour.

RJD’s Veena Devi remains in second place with 57,410 votes, but the distance between her and Singh continues to widen. Jan Suraaj’s Priyadarshi Piyush, pitched as a youth-centric challenger earlier in the campaign, stands at 12,769 votes, far behind the top two and unable to alter the shape of the contest.

Bottom of the field

The rest of the candidates remain well below four digits:

Dr Rajesh Kumar Ratnakar (AAP): 1,775

Rahul Kumar (Lokhit Adhikar Party): 880

Anil Kumar (Independent): 1,268

Manju Kumari (Panchpauniya Samaj Party): 662

Vikash Kumar (Independent): 694

Meanwhile, NOTA has polled 3,985 votes.

The NDA has crossed a major milestone in Bihar’s counting today, taking 203 leads out of the total 243 seats. The alliance’s early surge has only strengthened through the morning, putting it in commanding territory.

Seat-wise picture so far:

BJP: 91 leads

JD(U): 81

LJP(RV): 21

HAM(S): 5

RLM: 4

The trends suggest a strong mandate in the making, with the NDA holding a clear edge across regions.

Mokama is playing out a story everyone expected, yet the scale of it still feels striking. With 73,111 votes to his name, JD(U)’s Anant Kumar Singh has built a commanding 21,682-vote lead, effectively sealing the race long before the final rounds come in.

RJD’s Veena Devi, once considered the key challenger, has reached 51,429 votes, respectable on its own but no threat to Singh’s pace.

Jan Suraaj’s Priyadarshi Piyush, projected as the youth-alternative, has 11,231 votes, enough to register presence, but far from altering the core battle.

Further down the list:

Dr Rajesh Kumar Ratnakar (AAP): 1,541

Rahul Kumar (Lokhit Adhikar Party): 770

Anil Kumar (Independent): 1,091

Manju Kumari (Panchpauniya Samaj Party): 597

Vikash Kumar (Independent): 623

Standing at the opposite end of the spectrum is Priyadarshi Piyush, the Jan Suraaj Party candidate backed by Prashant Kishor’s experiment in Bihar’s grassroots politics.

At around 30 years of age, Piyush represents a fresh, reformist, outsider energy rarely seen in a constituency like Mokama, a place known more for personality-driven politics than policy-driven narratives.

Key Facts:

Age: ~30

Education: Postgraduate

Assets: ~Rs 41.5 lakh; liabilities ~Rs 15 lakh

Criminal cases: 1–2 minor cases listed in affidavit

Party: Jan Suraaj Party (Prashant Kishor’s movement)

If Mokama has a counterweight to Anant Singh’s aura, it’s Veena Devi.

A former Member of Parliament and a prominent political figure in her own right, she also carries the influence of her husband, former MP Surajbhan Singh, a well-known figure in Bihar’s political and power circles.

Key Facts:

Born: 1976, Dularpur (Begusarai)

Political career: Former Lok Sabha MP

Affiliations: Has been associated with major regional parties over the years

Assets: Over Rs 13 crore declared in her affidavit

Family influence: Married to Surajbhan Singh, adding another layer of regional clout

What She Represents in This Race: Veena Devi brings experience, caste strength, and organisational depth into the battle.

If there is one name that defines Mokama, it’s Anant Kumar Singh, popularly known across Bihar as “Chhote Sarkar.”

For nearly two decades, Singh has dominated the constituenc,  sometimes as a JD(U) candidate, sometimes as an Independent, and even with criminal cases stacked against him. His story is the classic Bihar blend of power, charisma, and controversy.

Key Facts:

Origin: Nadwan village, Barh region

Reputation: One of Bihar’s most influential “bahubali” leaders

Political career: Multi-term MLA from Mokama

Criminal history: Multiple charges ranging from arms cases to murder (as documented in public sources)

Public image: A cult-like figure, feared and admired in equal measure

Even after his conviction and subsequent disqualification, his influence didn’t fade; his wife Neelam Devi won the bypoll, showing just how deep his hold runs.

The numbers from Mokama are leaving little room for suspense now. Janata Dal (United) candidate Anant Kumar Singh has widened his lead to a massive 19,287 votes, further tightening his grip over a seat that has rarely drifted away from him.

Singh has secured 68,132 votes so far, keeping him comfortably ahead of RJD’s Veena Devi, who is trailing at 48,845. Jan Suraaj Party’s Priyadarshi Piyush sits in a distant third position with 11,067 votes, nearly 57,000 behind Singh.

The rest of the field remains at the margins.

AAP’s Dr Rajesh Kumar Ratnakar has 1,450 votes, followed by Lokhit Adhikar Party’s Rahul Kumar at 735. Independents Anil Kumar (1,032) and Vikas Kumar (578) trail even further. NOTA has pulled 3,320 votes.

As early trends continue to favour the NDA in Bihar, the BJP is reading the numbers as a decisive shift. Party spokesperson Anurudh Pratap Singh said the trends reflect a clear voter rejection of what he called Jungle Raj, adding that the early lead will only get firmer as counting progresses.

According to him, the NDA’s advantage isn’t a blip, it’s the start of a full consolidation. “These trends will turn into final results. In the next few hours, you’ll see complete clarity, and an NDA government will take shape in Bihar,” he said, confident that the alliance’s lead will hold through the day.

After the top three, the margins drop sharply:

Dr Rajesh Kumar Ratnakar (AAP): 1,302

Rahul Kumar (Lokhit Adhikar Party): 682

Anil Kumar (Ind): 901

Manju Kumari (Panchpauniya Samaj Party): 524

Vikash Kumar (Ind): 535

Even NOTA, with 2,977 votes.

JDU’s Anant Kumar Singh is all but running away with Mokama. With the latest round of counting, he has climbed to 59,792 votes, opening up a 16,726-vote lead that keeps getting wider. At this rate, the contest is less a fight and more a confirmation of his long-standing hold on the constituency.

RJD’s Veena Devi, holding second place at 43,066 votes, hasn’t been able to close the gap at any stage. Mokama has always been shaped by strong personalities, and today’s numbers show that Singh continues to command that space.

Jan Suraaj’s Priyadarshi Piyush is further back at 10,649 votes, trailing Singh by more than 49,000 votes, an early sign that the new party hasn’t found traction here.

Mokama isn’t offering any suspense today. As counting rolls on, JDU’s Anant Kumar Singh, Chhote Sarkar to the locals, has opened up a lead that looks almost unshakeable. He’s sitting at 49,299 votes, pulling more than 16,000 votes ahead of his closest competitor.

The takeaway is simple: Mokama’s loyalty to Singh isn’t just holding, it’s roaring back with force.

Where the rivals stand

RJD’s Veena Devi, despite strong political backing, is stuck at 33,053 votes, trailing Singh by 16,246 votes. For a constituency that has always revolved around personalities more than party logos, that kind of gap speaks loud and clear.

Jan Suraaj’s Priyadarshi Piyush, who many hoped would break old patterns, hasn’t found his footing. With 9,272 votes, he’s 40,000+ behind Singh. Whatever hype Jan Suraaj carried into Mokama has not reflected at the booth level today.

The wider field

After the top tier, the contest fades quickly:

AAP’s Dr Rajesh Kumar Ratnakar: 1,061

Rahul Kumar (Lokhit Adhikar Party): 708

Anil Kumar (Independent): 571

Manju Kumari (Panchpauniya Samaj Party): 449

Vikash Kumar (Independent): 429

Interestingly, NOTA stands at 2,462 votes, outperforming several candidates, a small but telling sign of dissatisfaction in a seat otherwise dominated by one man.

As counting pushes the NDA comfortably beyond the halfway mark, BJP leaders say the early trends reflect a deeper shift on the ground.

UP minister Suresh Khanna argued that Bihar’s voters had already moved toward the NDA, backing what they saw as stability and governance. “The Mahagathbandhan will be exposed today,” he said, confident of a sweeping mandate.

BJP MP Jagdambika Pal echoed that sentiment, pointing at the widening gap: NDA leading on around 192 seats, Mahagathbandhan slipping below 50.

He said the numbers show one thing clearly, the NDA’s organisational and voter base “cuts across all regions of Bihar,” leaving the opposition far behind.

Within days, a Patna court sent Anant Singh and two of his aides to 14-day judicial custody. They were led straight to Beur Jail, a symbolic moment for Mokama where Singh’s larger-than-life persona usually overpowers legal setbacks.

By then, police had arrested 80 people linked to the violence. Singh’s name appeared in one of the FIRs filed by Yadav’s grandson.

The charges didn’t end there, Singh was also booked for model code violations, after videos emerged of his massive cavalcades moving through the area.

According to sources quoted by India Today at the time, the JDU leadership privately told Anant Singh to prepare for legal action. A political ultimatum, essentially.

Singh reportedly agreed to surrender on November 2.

But before he could act, SSP Sharma reached his residence in Barh and arrested him.

That surprise move set off a political storm.

JDU leader Lalan Singh alleged a “deliberate conspiracy” and claimed the violence was staged.

There’s no way to understand Mokama’s political mood without going back to what happened in the last week of October, an episode that dragged JDU strongman Anant Kumar Singh into one of the most explosive murder cases ahead of the polls.

On October 30, Yadav was campaigning for Jan Suraaj candidate Piyush Priyadarshi when a clash broke out between rival groups. Initial talk on the ground was about a gunshot injury. But the post-mortem report flipped the story.

Doctors concluded that Yadav died of cardiorespiratory failure due to shock, caused by injuries to the heart and lungs inflicted by a hard and blunt substance — not simply from the shot he took to the leg.

Patna SSP Kartikeya Sharma called it what it looked like: “This is a case of murder,” he said.

Anant Singh's assembly journey began in 2005, and since then, Mokama has rarely voted without him at the centre. Whether he was with JDU (2005, 2010), ran as an Independent (2015), or switched to RJD (2020), the seat stayed with him.

In 2022, after he lost his Assembly membership following a conviction in an arms case, his wife Neelam Devi stepped in and won the bypoll. The loyalty did not shift — it simply transferred.

This year, Singh returned to the JDU, and Mokama appears to be returning to him.

Anant Kumar Singh of the JDU has surged ahead with 42,002 votes, holding a comfortable lead of 13,634 over RJD’s Veena Devi, who is trailing at 28,368. Priyadarshi Piyush of the Jan Suraaj Party is a distant third with 8,480 votes, while the rest of the field is barely scraping four digits.

Even NOTA, with 2,152, has outperformed most smaller contenders.

Mokama is one of 15 high-profile seats across Bihar where Bahubalis or their family members are contesting this election, eight from the NDA and seven from the Mahagathbandhan. These seats have dominated headlines for weeks and continue to do so on counting day.

The list includes names that have shaped Bihar’s political folklore for years:

Ritalal Yadav (Danapur)

Hulas Pandey (Brahampur)

Osama Shahab, son of late Shahabuddin (Raghunathpur)

Anita Mahto, wife of Ashok Mahto (Warisaliganj)

Shivani Shukla, daughter of Munna Shukla (Lalganj)

But despite the statewide spread, it is Mokama that has emerged as the most emotionally charged of them all.

Even before the numbers settled, scenes outside Anant Singh’s residence started telling their own story. Supporters gathered in large numbers, distributing sweets and shouting slogans as early trends showed him pulling ahead.

The posters plastered outside his home only added to the drama: “Jail ka tala tootega, mera sher chhutega,” a reference to Singh being lodged in jail during the campaign, yet still commanding massive support.

For a constituency long defined by strongmen, the symbolism wasn’t lost on anyone.

Reacting to the early Bihar election trends, Congress leader Pawan Khera said the initial numbers showing Gyanesh Kumar Gupta ahead are “only the first flicker” and not the final picture. He stressed that the real story will unfold as counting intensifies.

Khera praised voters for standing firm “despite pressure, restrictions, and questions over the voting process,” adding that the next few hours will reveal whether Bihar’s public sentiment overtakes the early lead or confirms it. “Let’s wait and watch,” he said.

Bihar’s early trends have delivered a morning jolt, the NDA has already jumped past the majority threshold, securing leads in 137 seats in the initial phase of counting. The coalition appears to have hit the ground running, building a sizeable cushion even before EVM numbers fully tighten.

The Mahagathbandhan is ahead in 70 seats, hanging onto several of its core territories, but the early drift is clear: the NDA has seized the early momentum as Bihar’s numbers start to settle.

JD(U)’s Anant Kumar Singh has taken a commanding lead in Mokama, climbing to 29,535 votes and stretching his margin to 11,276 votes, according to the latest round of counting. RJD’s Veena Devi remains a distant second with 18,259 votes, unable to close the widening gap as the strongman tightens his hold on the seat.

Jan Suraaj Party’s Priyadarshi Piyush follows with 6,938 votes, while AAP’s Dr. Rajesh Kumar Ratnakar trails at 674. Further down the list are Lokhit Adhikar Party’s Rahul Kumar (425), Independent candidate Anil Kumar (402), Panchpauniya Samaj Party’s Manju Kumari (296), and Independent Vikas Kumar (289).

JD(U)’s Anant Kumar Singh has turned the Mokama contest into a one-sided race. With counting deep into the next rounds, Singh has now amassed 26,229 votes, expanding his lead by a staggering 11,055 votes, his biggest jump of the day so far.

RJD’s Veena Devi remains a distant second at 15,174 votes, unable to close the widening gap despite early hopes of a tighter contest. Jan Suraaj Party’s Priyadarshi Piyush is holding third place with 6,412 votes, far off the lead.

Further down the tally, AAP’s Dr. Rajesh Kumar Ratnakar has 562 votes, while Lokhit Adhikar Party’s Rahul Kumar follows with 359. Independent candidates Anil Kumar (335) and Vikash Kumar (233) remain at the bottom, alongside Manju Kumari of the Panchpauniya Samaj Party with 264 votes. NOTA, meanwhile, has drawn 1,382 votes, ahead of several candidates.

With every new round, the message from Mokama is getting clearer: Anant Singh is running away with the contest, and the margin is starting to look emphatic.

Singh's growing lead came even as he remained in judicial custody in connection with the killing of Jan Suraaj worker Dularchand Yadav — one of the biggest flashpoints of the campaign.

On November 1, Singh and two associates, Manikant Thakur and Ranjeet Ram, were arrested after a violent clash between JD(U) and Jan Suraaj supporters in Mokama. A Patna court sent them to 14 days judicial custody the next day.

Yadav’s body was found inside a vehicle in Tartar village on October 30, right inside the constituency Singh has dominated for nearly two decades. His post-mortem confirmed that he died of cardiorespiratory failure caused by shock from injuries to the heart and lungs inflicted by a hard, blunt object.

JD(U)’s Anant Kumar Singh has torn open the Mokama contest, now clocking 22,345 votes and stretching his lead by a massive 7,993-vote jump. RJD’s Veena Devi is trailing significantly with 14,352 votes, as the gap between the two widens round after round.

Jan Suraaj Party’s Priyadarshi Piyush sits at 4,923 votes, far off the pace, while AAP’s Dr. Rajesh Kumar Ratnakar remains at the bottom with 505 votes.

The latest numbers make one thing clear: Mokama is drifting firmly towards Chhote Sarkar yet again. If this trend holds, Anant Singh may be on track for one of his strongest comeback victories yet.

BJP spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill used early leads to launch a fierce attack on the opposition, saying the NDA’s victory is “a matter of hours.” Shergill claimed that by noon, the BJP office would be in celebration mode while the opposition’s office would be “locked.” He also took a sharp dig at Rahul Gandhi, saying that by the time he “wakes up in the West,” Bihar’s results would have already delivered a setback to the Mahagathbandhan.

Shergill credited Gen Z voters for backing the NDA and rejecting what he called the “Thugbandhan’s politics of chaos and provocation.” On Congress’ allegations of vote manipulation, he argued that voter audits removed bogus entries, weakening Congress’ traditional vote bank. “Instead of crying vote chori,” Shergill said, the party should question Rahul Gandhi on whether elections can be won “from Columbia cafés and holiday spots” instead of working on the ground.

JD(U) candidate Anant Kumar Singh has widened his lead in Mokama, climbing to 19,524 votes, gaining 5,546 votes since the previous update. RJD’s Veena Devi is trailing with 13,978 votes, reflecting the same margin. Jan Suraaj Party’s Priyadarshi Piyush remains far behind at 2,473 votes, while AAP’s Dr. Rajesh Kumar Ratnakar trails with 434 votes. Early trends show a decisive tilt in favour of Singh as the gap continues to grow round after round.

Sitting on the southern bank of the Ganga, just 85 km from Patna, the Mokama Assembly constituency isn’t merely another dot on Bihar’s map, it’s a political pressure point. Once known as the “Gateway to North Bihar,” thanks to the Rajendra Setu that for decades served as the region’s only link to the north, Mokama has long enjoyed an outsized influence in state politics. Created in 1951 and part of the Munger Lok Sabha constituency, this Patna district seat has captured attention every election season, often for one reason: the men who ruled it with sheer force and charisma.

For the last three decades, Mokama has lived under the shadow of strongmen. But since 2005, one name has towered above the rest — Anant Singh, or as Mokama calls him, Chhote Sarkar. His dominance is the stuff of political folklore. From winning as a JD(U) candidate to winning as an Independent to joining the RJD and triumphing even while in jail, Anant Singh’s hold on the constituency is legendary. Five consecutive victories. A political fortress. And a voter base that stood by him even after his 2022 conviction stripped him of his Assembly membership.

The loyalty was so strong that in the 2022 bypoll, the RJD fielded his wife Neelam Devi, and she swept the seat with ease.

Now, in 2025, the story has come full circle. Anant Singh is back in the JD(U), and the party has once again placed its bet on the man who has defined Mokama’s political identity for nearly 20 years. Across the ring stands RJD’s Veena Devi, herself married to another regional strongman. The fight is intense, emotional, and rooted in legacy.

But Mokama isn’t just about muscle and political sagas. Its soil carries the weight of history, from the martyrdom of revolutionary Prafulla Chaki at Mokama Ghat in 1908 to Mahatma Gandhi’s visit in 1942, which charged the freedom struggle here. Today, a Martyr’s Gate stands in honour of that heritage.

Though Mokama is often described as a Bhumihar-dominated seat, its election outcomes have never been straightforward. Every result here is shaped by a dense web of caste equations, shifting loyalties, local alliances, and the towering influence of figures like Anant Singh.

JD(U) candidate Anant Kumar Singh has expanded his lead in Mokama, touching 15,034 votes after gaining 2,031 votes in the fourth round of counting. RJD’s Veena Devi now trails with 13,003 votes, widening the margin in this closely watched contest. Jan Suraaj Party’s Priyadarshi Piyush remains in a distant third with 1,239 votes as the early trends continue to favour Singh.

As counting picks up in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh Congress in-charge Avinash Pandey said he remains confident that the Mahagathbandhan will form the next government, claiming the “ground-level environment” strongly favours the alliance. Pandey reiterated Congress’ charge of “vote chori,” saying Rahul Gandhi had repeatedly warned the Election Commission and that “if counting is done correctly, the people’s real verdict will come through.”

He also alleged that voter deletions were carried out “in a targeted manner,” questioning the ECI’s claim that it removed illegal immigrants. “Even after repeated queries, there is no clarity on how many foreign nationals were found. A specific category of voters was cut off,” he said.

On the early trends showing the NDA ahead, Pandey remained cautious: “Nothing can be said from these initial numbers. We respect democratic processes, but we are confident of forming the government.”

JD(U) candidate Anant Kumar Singh has further strengthened his position in Mokama, now leading with 11,530 votes, extending his margin by 700 votes in the latest round of counting.

RJD’s Veena Devi remains close behind with 10,830 votes, trailing Singh by 700 votes in what is shaping into a tight duel between the two main contenders.

Jan Suraaj Party’s Priyadarshi Piyush has fallen far out of the contest with 994 votes, trailing by 10,536, while AAP’s Dr. Rajesh Kumar Ratnakar sits at 276 votes, trailing by 11,254.

The trends indicate a steadily consolidating lead for Anant Singh as counting continues in this high-profile Bihar constituency.

In the second round of counting for the Mokama Assembly seat, JD(U) candidate Anant Kumar Singh has strengthened his position, expanding his lead to 8,057 votes after gaining 1,855 votes since the previous round. RJD’s Veena Devi is trailing with 6,202 votes, while Jan Suraaj Party’s Priyadarshi Piyush remains far behind at 593 votes, marking a sharp drop of 7,464 votes. Early trends indicate that the JD(U) strongman is steadily widening the gap in one of Bihar’s most closely watched contests.

Patna woke up to a bold new poster outside 1 Anne Marg calling Nitish Kumar the “tiger who still has the power,” as JD(U) workers signalled their confidence ahead of the Bihar verdict. The poster, thanking all religious communities, reflects the party’s push to see Kumar return as Chief Minister. Security has been tightened around the CM’s residence, with Patna under Section 163 of the BNSS and a complete ban on victory processions till November 16. Early trends show the NDA leading in 53 seats, the Mahagathbandhan ahead in 29, and Jan Suraaj picking up early traction in two. Counting began at 8 am across 4,372 tables under heavy security, with EVM rounds starting at 8:30 am. Exit polls have largely predicted an NDA win. This election saw 2,616 candidates and 12 recognised parties in the fray across two phases on November 6 and 11.

Big names across Bihar have begun pulling ahead in the opening hour of counting. Tejashwi Yadav is leading in Raghopur, signalling a strong start for the RJD’s CM face. BJP’s Samrat Choudhary in Tarapur and Vijay Kumar Sinha in Lakhisarai are also ahead.

In Alinagar, BJP’s Maithili Thakur continues to lead, while JD(U)’s Vijay Kumar Choudhary has taken the front in Sarairanjan. These early signals point to a decisive push by several top leaders as the vote count accelerates.

Early numbers from Mokama show JD(U)’s Anant Kumar Singh building a solid lead with 4,524 votes, putting him ahead by 2,716.

RJD’s Veena Devi is trailing with 1,808 votes, while Jan Suraaj Party’s Priyadarshi Piyush follows with 262. AAP’s Dr. Rajesh Kumar Ratnakar is further behind with 67 votes.

Anant Singh has pulled ahead in Mokama with a margin of 2,716 votes as of 9:20 am, according to early trends from the Election Commission of India. The numbers are still in the initial rounds, but the JD(U) strongman has opened a clear early advantage as counting continues.

Supporters of JD(U) candidate Anant Singh have begun large-scale celebrations in Patna, even as he remains in jail in connection with the Dularchand Yadav murder case during the election campaign. Confident of his win, they’ve turned his official MLA residence on Mall Road into a venue for a massive post-result feast.

According to a report by Aaj Tak, huge pandals have been set up at the government quarters, with supporters claiming the arrangements are meant to accommodate a crowd of nearly one to one-and-a-half lakh people. Food for around 1.5 lakh guests is being prepared, and several teams of cooks are already at work.

The scale is staggering: more than four lakh sweets are being made, including nearly one lakh rasgullas. Around 200 quintals of milk and 150 quintals of khoya have been sourced just for the sweets. The menu includes puri, pulao, dal and multiple vegetable dishes.

Supporters say they are preparing an elaborate '56-bhog' spread, a feast traditionally associated with celebration, once the results confirm Anant Singh’s victory.

A quick catch-up! Bihar’s counting day began with a jolt, and the NDA was first off the mark. By 9 am, early trends showed the NDA leading in 117 constituencies, leaving the Mahagathbandhan behind at 58.

The alliance math is already getting interesting. JD(U) is leading in 50 seats with the day’s strongest 69% conversion rate so far, while the BJP is ahead in 49 seats with a 65% conversion rate. Within the Mahagathbandhan, the CPI (ML) is showing unexpected strength with leads in 7 seats. The RJD is ahead in 40 seats, and Congress leads in 10, though both are posting underwhelming conversion rates.

Some of Bihar’s biggest political names have opened with clear leads. Deputy CMs Vijay Sinha and Samrat Choudhary are ahead in Lakhisarai and Tarapur. BJP senior Ram Kripal Yadav has taken an early edge in Danapur.

The alliance picture in Bihar is beginning to emerge as early leads roll in. The JDU-led NDA is currently ahead in 88 seats, while the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan is leading in 63. Smaller parties and independents together hold leads in 5 seats.

It’s still the opening phase of counting, but the numbers are already signalling a tight fight as the day unfolds.

Sweets and a full feast have been prepared at JD(U) leader Anant Singh’s residence in Patna, where supporters have started gathering as counting gets underway across Bihar. The early numbers show the NDA leading in 82 seats, while the Mahagathbandhan trails with 57.

In Mokama, where Anant Singh is contesting, officials have confirmed that counting will unfold over 25 rounds, setting the stage for a long and closely watched battle.

JDU leader Neeraj Kumar said the early hours of counting signal a clear mandate for the NDA. “The sun of democracy has risen… the people of Bihar trust Nitish Kumar and the NDA,” he said, adding that voters also have faith in PM Modi, Chirag Paswan, Jitan Ram Manjhi and Upendra Kushwaha.

Responding to Tejashwi Yadav’s claim of “change,” Neeraj Kumar said the RJD leader must be referring only to Raghopur. “Nitish Kumar is not just a politician, he is a social reformer. The NDA is forming the government, and JDU will play a central role,” he said.

Bihar minister Ashok Chaudhary said the NDA is headed for a strong mandate, asserting that Nitish Kumar will once again take charge as Chief Minister. He said even those who dismissed Nitish earlier “now recognise what he brings to the state.”

Chaudhary insisted the alliance is performing better than predicted. “We will secure more seats than the exit polls suggested. This is a clear two-thirds majority,” he said.

Rajesh Kumar Ratnakar has slipped behind Anant Kumar Singh in the latest numbers from the Mokama constituency. The early trends show Singh holding the edge, but the big question now is whether this lead will continue to grow as more rounds are counted, or if the race is heading for a surprise twist.

Counting for the Bihar Assembly elections has begun with postal ballots, and the EVM rounds will start at 8.30 am. In Mokama, a constituency known for declaring its mood early when a clear lead emerges, these first trends could offer a strong hint of how the final outcome may unfold.

Looking at the latest Bihar Assembly election numbers from Mokama, Rajesh Kumar Ratnakar is currently trailing behind Anant Kumar Singh. The big question now is whether the gap between the two will continue to widen or if the race is headed for a surprise twist as more rounds are counted.

Anant Singh has opened with an early lead in Mokama as postal ballots are being counted. The advantage comes before the main EVM rounds begin at 8.30 am, after which the contest is expected to pick up pace in this high-stakes three-way fight.

To understand Mokama, you almost always have to start with Anant Singh.

His political story began in 2005. He won for JDU, repeated the win in 2010, then left the party and contested as an Independent in 2015 — and still won. He moved to RJD in 2020 and won again. Even from jail, he commanded a 35,757-vote margin in the last Assembly election.

In 2022, an arms case conviction cost him his Assembly membership. His wife, Neelam Devi, contested the bypoll and retained the seat.

This year, Singh returned to the JDU fold,  and is once again the face of the party in Mokama.

With 28 criminal cases on his record and a loyal following that cuts across caste blocs, Singh has remained Mokama’s defining figure for two decades. The posters appearing today only reinforce that reality.

Dular Chand Yadav’s killing shook the constituency. He was a gangster-turned-politician earlier linked with the RJD, and his death during Jan Suraaj’s campaign sparked accusations, counter-accusations and a surge of attention on Mokama’s volatile political landscape.

The Jan Suraaj Party, contesting across Bihar for the first time, claims the murder targeted their rising influence. RJD leaders say the case exposes a long pattern of violence around the seat. JDU has maintained that the law will take its course.

But on the ground, the case has only sharpened existing divides, and heightened the stakes of today’s results.

Anant Singh is no ordinary candidate. He is a five-time MLA, a dominant figure in Mokama, and a man whose political rise has survived party switches, criminal cases, and even prison terms.

His arrest on November 2, days before polling, injected a fresh twist into an already heated three-way contest. Singh was booked in connection with the murder of Dular Chand Yadav, a Jan Suraaj supporter killed while campaigning for Priyadarshi Piyush, the newcomer backed by Prashant Kishor.

Police say Yadav died from cardiorespiratory failure caused by severe injuries to the heart and lungs from a blunt object. Three people were arrested: Anant Singh, Manikant Thakur, and Ranjeet Ram.

Even from custody, Singh remains central to the narrative. The posters are a reminder of that, and a signal to voters that his loyal base hasn’t gone anywhere.

Mokama rarely experiences a quiet election, but this year the drama has spilled beyond rallies and booths. Hours before the counting of votes, posters supporting jailed strongman and JDU candidate Anant Kumar Singh have popped up across the constituency, signalling that his influence still runs deep even from behind bars.

Some posters go straight for the emotion. One reads: Jail ka faatak tootega, hamara sher chootega, a line that’s become a rallying cry for his supporters and a reminder of how fiercely local politics here revolves around personality more than party.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav claimed the Mahagathbandhan is on track to win as counting begins. “We are going to win… a change is about to come,” he said, thanking voters and asserting that the alliance is confident of forming the next government in Bihar.

It’s 8 am in Mokama and the EVMs are finally being unlocked in a constituency that never fails to produce drama. This isn’t just another seat on Bihar’s map — its story has revolved around one man for nearly twenty years: Anant Kumar Singh, the Chhote Sarkar of Mokama.

His presence here is so dominant that locals often say he doesn’t need a party symbol, he is the symbol. From JD(U) to Independent to RJD, the seat stayed firmly with him, even when he contested from jail. And when a 2022 AK-47 conviction knocked him out, his wife Neelam Devi filled the space seamlessly by winning the bypoll.

But this morning’s count isn’t routine. The contest is sharper and genuinely three-cornered. RJD has fielded former MP Veena Devi, while Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party has pushed Priyadarshi Piyush into the fray, making every caste pocket and every booth in this Bhumihar-heavy belt matter. With more than 2.75 lakh voters in 2020 and a reputation for reflecting broader political shifts in Patna district and the Munger Lok Sabha region, Mokama’s early trends will be watched closely.

The question now is whether Chhote Sarkar’s grip still holds, or whether the narrative finally shifts.

BJP worker Krishna Kumar Singh said morale is high within the party as counting begins. He said workers performed aarti of the Bihar Vidhan Sabha and applied a symbolic “rajtilak” to pray for a big NDA victory.

Confident in the exit poll predictions, Singh said the NDA expects a clear mandate and is hoping for 175–200 seats when the results settle later in the day.

BJYM spokesperson Ram Rajkumar appealed for complete peace as counting begins, calling it a day that will determine Bihar’s political direction. He urged district officials to conduct the process smoothly, saying the stakes for the state are high.

Sounding upbeat about the NDA’s chances, Rajkumar said the alliance is confident voters have backed “Nitish Kumar and the NDA government once again.”

Ahead of counting, Bihar minister Hari Sahni said he believes the results will clearly validate the NDA’s governance. He claimed the alliance is poised to secure “more seats than expected,” arguing that voters have consistently backed the NDA’s work.

Sahni said today’s numbers will offer a clear reflection of that support as the first trends emerge.

Just ahead of counting, RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha said he believes Bihar is on the cusp of political change and that the Mahagathbandhan’s work under Tejashwi Yadav has resonated with voters. “We are with the expectations of Bihar. Things will be clearer after noon,” he said.

On exit polls, Jha was blunt. He said they are driven by money and market pressures, not public sentiment. “Exit polls are a game of capital. We don’t play that game,” he said, adding that the mandate today is what truly matters.

Mokama has always been a battleground built by bahubalis. The story started with Dilip Kumar Singh, known locally as Bade Sarkar, whose grip on the seat in the 1990s made him one of the most feared political figures of the era. He won in 1990 and 1995, served as a minister under both Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi, and held sway until Independent candidate Surajbhan Singh broke his streak in 2000.

Then came Anant Kumar Singh, Chhote Sarkar, who turned Mokama into his personal turf from 2005 onwards. He won five straight terms, cutting across party lines, and even clinched the 2020 election from inside jail. His disqualification in an illegal AK-47 case prompted a 2022 bypoll, where his wife Nilam Devi kept the seat within the family by winning on an RJD ticket.

Let’s lay the numbers out clean:

·         2010: Anant Singh wins by 8,954 votes

·         2015: Wins by 18,348 votes

·         2020: Wins by 35,757 votes

That’s not normal growth.

That’s tightening personal loyalty.

So whoever wins Mokama in 2025 isn’t just winning a seat, they’re breaking, challenging, or inheriting one of Bihar’s most unusual streaks.

Mokama is geographically wide, with 493 sq km spread across:

·         Ghoswari block

·         Mokama block

·         And several gram panchayats of Pandarak block

It shares borders with seven Assembly constituencies, which means voter movement, caste influence, and campaign spillovers from neighbouring areas easily shape outcomes here.

Mokama sits under the Munger Lok Sabha constituency, a seat dominated by Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lallan Singh) for years.

And here’s the twist:

·         2024: RJD led in this Assembly segment

·         2019: INC led here

·         2014: LJP led

·         2009: JDU led

That’s four different parties leading in four Lok Sabha cycles.

Translation: Mokama’s vote at the parliamentary level is even more fluid than its Assembly vote, and that volatility often spills over.

Turnout has been interesting:

·         2025: 64%

·         2020: 54.07%

·         2015: 56.96%

·         2010: 54.62%

A jump of nearly 10 percentage points from 2020 signals strong mobilisation.

High turnout in seats with long-held loyalties usually means one of two things:

1.      A consolidation to keep the same leadership, or

2.      A pushback waiting to show up in the final count.

We’ll know soon enough which one it is.

Voter rolls here have expanded steadily:

·         2.14 lakh voters in 2010

·         2.53 lakh in 2015

·         2.75 lakh in 2020

·         2.84 lakh in 2025

The gender ratio has also moved up:

833 women per 1000 men in 2010 → 900 in 2020 → 890 in 2025.

Not perfect progress, but enough to shift turnout behaviour in rural belts like Mokama.

What this really means is that women voters have become central to the constituency’s swing, especially in areas under Ghoswari and Mokama blocks.

This year, 8 candidates are in the fray. The big ones:

Anant Kumar Singh (JDU), making a comeback via his old party

Veena Devi (RJD), hoping to protect RJD’s last-cycle dominance

Dr Rajesh Kumar Ratnakar (AAP)

Priyadarshi Piyush (JSP)

and several Independents including Vikash Kumar and Anil Kumar

Unlike 2015 and 2020, where the ballot resembled a small phonebook with 15+ candidates, the 2025 line-up is more focused. That typically tightens vote margins, and makes every booth count.

If you track Mokama’s electoral history, the pattern is almost cinematic.

2020: Anant Kumar Singh wins on an RJD ticket with a huge 35,757-vote margin

2015: He wins as an Independent by 18,348 votes

2010: He wins on a JDU ticket by 8,954 votes

Who he contested for changed.

Who he contested against changed.

Who the voters supported did not.

This steady rise in margins, 7.65 percent in 2010 to more than 24 percent in 2020, shows just how deeply his influence has shaped Mokama’s political landscape.

And that’s what makes 2025 especially interesting: the seat finally has a mix of big names and fresh faces trying to break out of that long shadow.

Mokama isn’t just a contest this year, it’s a comeback chapter. Anant Singh, the man locals call Chhote Sarkar, is back after his acquittal. His 2022 conviction under UAPA had cut his political arc mid-flight. Today, he’s back in the JD(U) ring, and the buzz is unmistakable.

Mokama heads into counting with all the ingredients of a high-stakes thriller. The constituency, part of the Munger Lok Sabha seat and one of Patna district’s most politically charged pockets, voted in Phase 1 on November 6. Today, the numbers finally speak. And Mokama rarely delivers a dull script.

At 8 AM, counting begins with postal ballots, followed by EVMs at 8:30. Watch out for the early trends, Mokama has a history of settling quickly if one candidate builds a strong early lead.

In 2020, RJD’s Anant Kumar Singh won Mokama decisively with a margin of 35,757 votes, defeating JDU’s Rajeev Lochan Narayan Singh, who secured 42,964 votes. It was one of the most one-sided victories in Patna district.

This year, Mokama has:

1,52,039 male voters

1,38,471 female voters

3 third-gender voters

The constituency has seen a steady rise in participation over time.

The 2025 fight in Mokama features:

Anant Kumar Singh (JDU)

Veena Devi (RJD)

Priyadarshi Piyush (Jan Suraaj)

A three-way contest, with two heavyweights and one challenger hoping to disrupt old equations.

Mokama isn’t just another Patna district constituency. With 2,90,513 voters and a long history of high-profile contests, this seat has often set the political tone for this side of the Ganga. It’s one of the few constituencies where turnout patterns and local loyalties can flip every election.

It’s 6 AM and the counting centre is already waking up. Security checks are underway, staff are reporting in, and in just two hours the strongrooms will open for one of the most closely watched contests in Patna district.

Mokama voted on November 6, and today we find out whether the seat sticks with familiar political muscle, shifts toward the RJD again, or surprises everyone with a new face.

Stay with this live blog. Every round, every lead, every twist, it all drops here first.