The biggest political drama of 2025 has unfolded in Mokama. Strongman and JDU leader Anant Singh, popularly known as ‘Chhote Sarkar’ , who had announced his candidacy soon after his release from jail, is once again behind bars. His arrest has dramatically altered Mokama’s political landscape, placing the responsibility of safeguarding his political empire back on his wife, Neelam Devi — the very woman he had sidelined only months ago.

Neelam Devi returns to the frontline

With Anant Singh back in jail, it is now certain that Neelam Devi will lead the election campaign. She is expected to run the entire political operation — from mobilising supporters to managing the local power network — much as she has done in the past. Known for her resilience and composure under pressure, Neelam has

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