Bihar Assembly Election Result 2025: JD(U) leader Anant Kumar Singh, widely known as “Chhote Sarkar,” has once again grabbed attention, this time not for his bahubali image but for his unusual educational record. According to his election affidavit, Singh’s qualification is listed as simply “Literate,” meaning he can read and write but holds no formal degree or higher education.
JD(U) leader Anant Singh, who fought the Bihar Assembly Election from behind bars, has secured a decisive victory in Mokama, winning by a margin of 28,600 votes. Singh was arrested on November 2 in connection with the murder of Jan Suraaj Party supporter Dular Chand Yadav, who was killed during a rally on October 30. Despite the controversy, this win marks his sixth straight triumph from the constituency.
Despite having no degrees, his political dominance has been nothing short of a masterclass
While many candidates flaunt BAs, MAs, or even PhDs, Singh has proved that in Mokama’s politics, degrees don’t matter; grip does. A five-time MLA across various party banners, he even won the 2020 election from jail, something no university textbook could ever prepare anyone for.
Even with limited formal education, Singh’s holds over Mokama’s political landscape remains strong, powered by his grassroots network, personal influence, and local appeal.
Mokama’s bahubali legacy adds humour to the academic contrast
In a constituency historically shaped by strongmen, from Bade Sarkar Dilip Singh to Chhote Sarkar Anant Singh, education has rarely been the deciding factor.
Singh has declared ₹100.6 crore in assets, ₹26 crore in liabilities, and 28 pending criminal cases. His professions include social work, agriculture, and business, proving that his career graph rose even without report cards.
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Even controversies can’t dent his popularity
Recently arrested in the Dular Chand Yadav murder case, Singh dismissed the charges as a political conspiracy. Yet, his influence in rural Bihar remains firm.
At 64, Anant Singh hails from Nadawan village in Barh. He is the younger brother of influential 1990s leader Dilip Singh (Bade Sarkar). Known for his distinctive style, white attire, dark sunglasses, and his antique buggy, Singh remains a formidable force in Bihar politics.
