While the NDA has decimated the Mahagathbandhan in the Bihar assembly polls, one constant endures: barring a few exceptions, bahubalis and their families continue to dominate the state’s political landscape. This year, over 22 bahubalis and their relatives were in the fray.

From Mokama, Anant Singh, who faces more than 55 cases, including charges of assault, murder and possession of arms, won by over 28,000 votes, defeating Veena Devi, wife of another strongman, Surajbhan Singh. Mokama also saw the first pre-poll violence, with the killing of Dularchand Yadav, who was campaigning for the Jan Suraaj party.

RJD’s Narendra Kumar Singh, alias Bogo Singh, one of Bihar’s most notorious musclemen, won from Matihani. In the Kosi region, he is known for settling political disputes outside officia

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