Bihar’s political grapevine is buzzing after Anant Singh’s bold announcement during Rajya Sabha polls in the state assembly. The controversial Mokama MLA, father to five, dropped a bombshell: no more elections for him. His elder son is ready to take the baton.
Monday’s voting session saw all NDA and Mahagathbandhan MLAs dutifully queuing up. Anant Singh, no stranger to headlines, arrived and fielded questions post-vote. He linked his retirement to Nitish Kumar potentially stepping down as CM, adding, ‘My next generation can contest if they wish.’ Clearly, that generation starts with his firstborn son.
Mokama has long been Singh territory. Anant and Neelam Devi have alternated as its representatives, turning it into a family fiefdom. Victory here is synonymous with the Singh name.
Family details paint a picture of privilege and preparation. Rajnandini, the married eldest daughter, leads the siblings. Followed by another daughter, then the twins—Ankit (elder by seconds) and Abhishek, both 25 now, Amity grads currently studying in the UK. Youngest Abhinav, 16, rounds out the quintet.
Insiders say Anant’s focus is on Ankit. He’s delegating MLA fund-driven infrastructure works to him, aiming to forge a personal voter base. This isn’t hasty; it’s a calculated move to ensure the legacy endures.
As Bihar braces for assembly polls, eyes are on this transition. Can Ankit replicate his father’s mix of muscle and mass appeal? The answer could reshape Mokama’s political map, proving bloodlines still matter in the heartland.