A dark cloud hangs over the Mokama constituency in Bihar as the perplexing murder of Dularchand Yadav becomes a focal point in the lead-up to the elections. Yadav, a figure once associated with key political leaders Lalu Prasad Yadav and Nitish Kumar, met his end when he was run over during campaign activities in Patna district. The arrest of Anant Singh, a notorious gangster turned politician, has only intensified the ongoing speculation. Various theories are being debated, with some holding Anant Singh responsible, others pointing towards Surajbhan Singh, and a few even suggesting Piyush Priyadarshi, the candidate Yadav was canvassing for. The speed at which these conflicting accounts are spreading is remarkable, leaving the official inquiry struggling to establish facts. Mokama is a constituency where politics and power dynamics are deeply intertwined. The current electoral battle features Anant Singh representing the JD(U), Surajbhan Singh’s wife, Veena Devi, fielded by the RJD, and Piyush Priyadarshi as the Jan Suraaj nominee. Dularchand Yadav was a powerful personality in Mokama’s Tal region, commanding significant respect and loyalty. His backing of Jan Suraaj was crucial due to his considerable influence within the Yadav community, a key demographic. His death on October 30th, confirmed by a postmortem report detailing severe chest trauma, has left a void and fueled intense conjecture.
