Will the atmosphere of Bihar elections heat up further? The arrest of JDU candidate Anant Singh after the murder of Jan Suraj worker Dularchand Yadav in Mokama has created a political storm. Will CEC’s “Zero Tolerance” stance change the entire electoral equation?
New Delhi. The massacre in Mokama before the Bihar Assembly elections 2025 has heated up the atmosphere in the entire state. After the arrest of JDU candidate Anant Singh in the murder case of Jan Suraj worker Dularchand Yadav, now Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar has given a big statement. The CEC clearly said, “No incident of violence will be tolerated”, and the Election Commission will conduct peaceful and fair voting at all costs.
Will Mokama’s murder case change the direction of Bihar elections?
The murder that took place on October 30 in Mokama assembly constituency has created a stir in the election atmosphere. This incident happened when Dularchand Yadav was present at the rally of Jan Suraj Party candidate Piyush Priyadarshini. Immediately after the murder, the police arrested JDU candidate Anant Singh. This case is not just a murder but is being considered a big sign of election violence. For this reason, CEC Gyanesh Kumar himself came forward and said that the Election Commission will adopt zero tolerance policy on violence.
CEC said, “Election Commission does not belong to any party, but to the people”
Speaking to reporters in Kanpur, CEC Gyanesh Kumar said, “We will ensure that every voter can vote without fear. The commission’s stance towards violence is absolutely strict, no incident will be tolerated.” He also clarified that the Election Commission is completely impartial and non-partisan. 243 returning officers, police observers, and collectors of every district are busy ensuring the safety of voters.
Will the arrest of Anant Singh change the electoral equation of Mokama?
Mokama assembly seat has long been known for high-voltage contests. This time JDU had again expressed confidence in Bahubali image Anant Singh, while RJD has made Veena Devi, wife of former MP Surajbhan Singh, its candidate. Now after the arrest of Anant Singh, JDU has suffered a big blow, and it will be interesting to see how it affects the voting.
Election Commission took immediate action: officers transferred and report summoned
- After the murder, on November 1, the CEC ordered the transfer of administrative and police officials.
- SDO Chandan Kumar, SDPO Rakesh Kumar and Abhishek Singh were immediately removed.
- Besides, a detailed report has also been sought from Bihar DGP.
- This shows that the Election Commission will not ignore any kind of negligence.
CEC said, “Bihar elections will become an example for the whole world”
Gyanesh Kumar said that Bihar elections will set an example for the whole world in terms of transparency and efficiency. He appealed to all the voters to come out in large numbers and participate in this festival of democracy.
Will this election change the trend of Bihar politics?
While Mokama’s murder has raised questions on law and order, the strictness of the CEC has also given confidence to the voters. Now everyone’s eyes are on the first phase of voting to be held on November 6, whether the violence will stop or will the politics of Bihar once again return to the old path?