Controversial JD(U) leader Anant Kumar Singh has been in the news due to his arrest in the murder case of a Jan Suraaj Party supporter Dular Chand Yadav. The infamous Anant Singh, famously known as ‘chhote sarkar’, is contesting from Mokama constituency in Patna district. He is a four-time former MLA with significant clout in the region. Despite his history of criminal charges and current arrest, Anant Singh's chances remain robust. The JD(U) has defended his candidacy, noting his "huge fan following" and political dominance with supporters actively campaigning for him even while he is in custody.<br/><br/><strong>Candidate Info:</strong> Anant Kumar Singh is the Janata Dal (United) (JDU) contesting from Mokama (General) Assembly constituency for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. This male candidate is 64 years of age, according to the election affidavit submitted to the Election Commission of India.
| Candidate details | |
|---|---|
| Party : | Janata Dal (United) |
| Age : | 64 |
| Gender : | M |
| Phase : | 1 |
| Poll Date : | November 6, 2025 |
| Counting of votes/Results date: : | November 14, 2025 |