A chilling reminder of Bihar’s turbulent past resurfaced in Mokama on Thursday, where a violent clash between convoys of rival political factions claimed the life of 75-year-old strongman Dularchand Yadav — igniting the first serious incident of violence ahead of the state elections.
The gunfire, stone-pelting, and subsequent killing have sent shockwaves through Bihar, especially in Mokama — a constituency long synonymous with bahubali politics, caste dominance, and shifting loyalties.
The fatal clash between supporters of Jan Suraaj candidate Piyush Priyadarshi and influential JD(U) strongman Anant Singh marked a grim beginning to the election season, leaving many injured and triggering multiple FIRs from both sides.
The Election Commission has demanded a detailed report, and police presence has been intensified across the volatile constituency.
Bihar, a state deeply divided along caste and sub-caste lines with a history of muscle-power politics, now stands on high alert as it heads to polls in the coming days.
With decades-old rivalries resurfacing — from the Singh brothers to Surajbhan’s camp — political temperature in Mokama has soared once again.
As parties brace for a tense electoral battle, this eruption of violence has pushed law enforcement and election authorities into active mode to prevent escalation and ensure free and fair polling.
While who wins Mokama — and Bihar — remains to be seen, the bloodshed has underscored the fragile nature of peace in one of India’s most politically volatile arenas. All eyes are now fixed on what unfolds next.
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