This time, the Mokama seat will witness a high-profile contest. Strongman Surajbhan Singh has joined RJD, and his wife Veena Devi might get the ticket. A direct confrontation with JDU's Anant Singh could change the electoral equations.
Bihar Election 2025: This time, the contest for the Mokama seat in Bihar politics is going to be very interesting. Strongman Surajbhan Singh has joined the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). He was welcomed into the party by Tejashwi Yadav. Surajbhan Singh was previously associated with the Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party (RLJP). After Pashupati Paras resigned from the RLJP, Surajbhan joined the RJD.
Veena Devi May Get Ticket
Surajbhan Singh's wife, Veena Devi, is already active in the RJD. Sources suggest that the RJD might field her as its candidate for the Mokama seat. Veena Devi may file her nomination on the RJD symbol on Thursday. This has made the electoral equation on the Mokama seat even more intriguing.
Contest Between Two Strongmen Assured
This time, the electoral battle in Mokama will be between two bmen. The JDU has given a ticket to bman Anant Singh alias Chhote Sarkar. On the other hand, Surajbhan or his wife Veena Devi will enter the fray from the RJD. Both leaders are considered to have a formidable image, and this contest can be entirely termed high-profile.
Anant Singh's Electoral History
Looking at Mokama's electoral history, Anant Singh won on an RJD ticket in 2020. Later, after being convicted in a case, his wife Neelam Devi won the by-election held in 2022. This time, Anant Singh has switched parties and joined the JDU.
RJD's Strategy
By inducting Surajbhan Singh into the RJD, Tejashwi Yadav has adopted a strategy to consolidate Bhumihar votes. Recently, two other Bhumihar leaders have also joined the RJD. Bogo Singh from Begusarai and Dr. Sanjeev Kumar from Khagaria have joined the party, increasing their hopes for a ticket. Sources indicate that this time, the RJD might field candidates from the Bhumihar community on 10 seats.
According to Bihar's caste survey, the Bhumihar community constitutes 2.86% of the state's population, while Brahmins are 3.65%. Bhumihar votes play a crucial role in the Ganga-Son belt districts of Bhojpur, Rohtas, Bhagalpur, Khagaria, Begusarai, Samastipur, and Madhubani. Tejashwi Yadav's strategy is directly aimed at shifting these significant votes towards the RJD.
Potential for Changing Electoral Equations in Mokama
Surajbhan Singh's joining the RJD could alter the electoral equations on the Mokama seat. The direct confrontation between the two bmen will make the contest even more intense and high-voltage. Whom the public gives a chance to among these formidable leaders this time will entirely depend on election day.
