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Patna, October 31 (IANS) Bihar assembly elections have taken a violent turn with the alleged murder in Mokama, which has now turned into a major political controversy.
The murder of powerful leader Dularchand Yadav and subsequent attacks on political convoys has heightened tension in the area, drawing sharp reactions from political leaders.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav on Friday condemned the violence and questioned the handling of the situation by the Election Commission (EC) and the administration.
Without directly naming anyone, Tejashwi targeted JD-U candidate Anant Singh, known for his influence in the Mokama area.
“There should be no room for violence in a democracy,” the RJD leader said, adding, “How can a convoy of 40 vehicles with weapons move around without any restrictions during elections? What are the Election Commission and the administration doing? Criminals are being protected while democracy is being made a mockery of. The Election Commission should take suo motu cognizance and take immediate action.”
According to the police, the incident occurred on Thursday near Khushhal Chak in Mokama when Jan Suraaj Party candidate Piyush Priyadarshi alias Lallu Mukhiya was campaigning with his supporters.
Along with him was powerful leader Dularchand Yadav, who was once associated with RJD.
At the same time, JDU candidate Anant Singh and his supporters were passing through the same route.
A heated argument broke out between the two groups, which soon escalated into stone pelting and violence.
Dularchand Yadav died during the clash.
Police have registered an FIR naming five people, including Anant Singh and his two nephews Ranveer Singh and Karmaveer Singh, on charges of murder.
No arrests have been made yet.
Tension escalated in Mokama after this incident and violence broke out again on Friday when the convoy of former MP Suraj Bhan Singh’s wife and RJD candidate Veena Devi was attacked with stones during election campaigning in Pandarak area.
According to witnesses, unidentified assailants surrounded his convoy and started pelting stones, damaging vehicles and injuring one person.
Panic spread in the area as locals fled for safety.
Police reached the spot to control the situation.
After this, the administration has tightened security in Mokama and surrounding areas, deployed additional police forces and increased surveillance.
Political observers say the Mokama violence has already become an issue in the heated election, with parties alleging criminalization and abuse of power.
The Election Commission has not yet issued any official statement on this incident.
–IANS
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