Mokama constituency in Bihar has a long and dramatic political history. Known earlier as the “Dal Ka Bowl,” this region was once dominated by muscle power and strongmen. Over time, Mokama moved towards development, but politics here has always been colorful. For the last six elections, Anant Singh, also known as Chhote Sarkar, has remained the central figure in Mokama’s politics. He served as MLA, later made his wife Neelam Devi contest, and even after legal troubles, continues to influence the seat. Mokama constituency political history shows how Singh’s family and power shaped its direction.
The Congress party held Mokama the most number of times in earlier decades, winning in 1952, 1957, 1969, 1972, 1977, 1980, and 1985. Leaders like Jagdish Narayan Singh, Krishna Shahi, and Shyam Sundar Singh Dheeraj made Congress strong here. However, after 1990, Congress lost its grip. Later, Dilip Singh, Anant’s elder brother, won two terms with Janata Dal. Since 2005, Anant Singh has dominated Mokama constituency political history through different party tickets, including JDU and RJD.
With the possibility of a clash between Anant Singh’s camp and Suraj Bhan’s family, the upcoming elections promise to make Mokama one of Bihar’s most watched battles.
