Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Bihar Elections Marred by Violence: Multiple Killings and Clashes Erupt
In Bihar, a state preparing for elections, there have been several violent incidents.
In one case, a father and son were shot dead in Bhojpur.
In Mokama, a politician's car convoy was attacked with stones, breaking its windshield.
This happened shortly after a supporter of another party, Dularchand Yadav, was shot dead in the same area.
During Yadav's funeral procession, his supporters clashed with rivals, leading to more violence and gunfire.
Separately, a police officer was murdered in Siwan.
These events, happening close to the election date, have increased political tension and led opposition parties to criticize the state's law and order, calling it 'jungle raj'.
A father-son duo, Pramod and Priyanshu Mahato, were shot dead in Belghat village, Bhojpur district.
The convoy of RJD candidate Veena Devi in Mokama was attacked with stones, shattering her vehicle's windshield.
Dularchand Yadav, a Jan Suraaj Party supporter, was shot dead in Mokama the day before the convoy attack.
Clashes, stone-pelting, and gunfire erupted during Dularchand Yadav's funeral procession between rival factions.
A police sub-inspector, Aniruddh Paswan, was found murdered in Siwan, and a Rashtriya Lok Morcha worker was among the deceased in Bhojpur.
- Who
- Pramod Mahato and Priyanshu Mahato (father-son), Dularchand Yadav (Jan Suraaj supporter), RJD candidate Veena Devi, JD(U) candidate Anant Singh, Rashtriya Lok Morcha worker Pramod Mahato, Police Sub-Inspector Aniruddh Paswan, and various political party supporters.
- What
- Multiple incidents of violence including gunfire, clashes, stone-pelting, and killings of political workers and a police officer, occurring amidst election campaigning in Bihar.
- When
- Friday, Thursday, and the day prior to Friday, occurring shortly before the Bihar Assembly elections.
- Where
- Bhojpur district (Belghat village), Mokama (Patna district), and Siwan, Bihar.
- Why
- Tensions related to election campaigning, with allegations of politically motivated attacks, rivalries between 'musclemen' candidates, and inter-party clashes during processions and tours.
Jan Suraaj Party / RJD / Rashtriya Lok Morcha & Opposition Parties
JD(U) / Other Rivals
Responsibility for Violence and Killings
Jan Suraaj Party / RJD / Rashtriya Lok Morcha & Opposition Parties
Supporters of Dularchand Yadav accused JD(U) candidate Anant Singh's followers of his murder. Opposition parties are using the series of killings, including the father-son duo and the police SI, to allege a return of 'jungle raj' and criticize the ruling party's governance during elections.
JD(U) / Other Rivals
JD(U) candidate Anant Singh blamed Surajbhan Singh for orchestrating the attack on Dularchand Yadav. The attack on RJD candidate Veena Devi's convoy was termed politically motivated by her supporters.
Political Climate and Electioneering
Jan Suraaj Party / RJD / Rashtriya Lok Morcha & Opposition Parties
These incidents highlight a politically motivated assault on democratic rights and create an atmosphere of fear during campaigning. The violence is seen as a failure of the current administration to ensure safety and uphold law and order.
JD(U) / Other Rivals
The rival political factions are engaged in a fierce contest, with accusations flying regarding provocations and attacks on convoys, indicating high-stakes political rivalries.
- Deceased (Bhojpur)
- Pramod Mahato and Priyanshu Mahato (father-son duo)
- Deceased (Mokama)
- Dularchand Yadav (Jan Suraaj Party supporter)
- Deceased (Siwan)
- Aniruddh Paswan (Police Sub-Inspector)
- Incident Locations
- Bhojpur, Mokama (Patna district), Siwan, Bihar
- Incident Date
- Friday (for Bhojpur and Mokama convoy attack), Thursday (for Siwan SI murder), Day prior to Friday (for Dularchand Yadav's death)
- Political Parties Involved/Mentioned
- Jan Suraaj Party, RJD, JD(U), Rashtriya Lok Morcha
- Key Political Figures Mentioned
- Veena Devi (RJD candidate), Surajbhan Singh (former MP), Anant Singh (JD(U) candidate), Priyadarshi Piyush (Jan Suraaj candidate)
Sources
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