Tension gripped Bihar’s Mokama area as RJD leader Dularchand Yadav was shot dead during an election campaign, only days before the state assembly polls. Yadav, once a trusted aide of Lalu Prasad Yadav, was actively involved in local politics and reportedly campaigning for Jan Suraj Party candidate Piyush Priyadarshi when the attack occurred.
According to police sources, clashes broke out between two rival groups in Mokama on Thursday evening. During the chaos, multiple gunshots were fired. One bullet struck Dularchand Yadav in the chest, leaving him critically injured. He collapsed on the spot, and despite immediate attempts to get medical help, he died before reaching the hospital.
Witnesses described the scene as chaotic — panic spread as the crowd fled in fear. Within minutes, police forces were deployed in large numbers, and the entire area was cordoned off. An investigation has been launched, though officers have not confirmed the motive behind the killing.
Early reports suggest that political rivalry and long-standing enmity may have been factors behind the incident. “It appears to be a mix of political tension and personal vendetta,” said a senior police official, speaking on condition of anonymity.
The murder comes at a volatile time for Bihar, where the first phase of voting is scheduled for November 6 and the second phase for November 11, with results to be declared on November 14. The killing of a prominent RJD figure so close to the election has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, raising serious concerns about law and order during the Bihar polls.
Dularchand Yadav was a well-known grassroots leader in the Mokama-Tal area, respected for his deep connections with local voters. During the 1990s, he gained prominence as one of Lalu Prasad Yadav’s most trusted regional organizers, playing a crucial role in mobilizing rural votes for the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). Despite later maintaining a lower public profile, his influence in local political circles remained significant.
The Jan Suraj Party, led by Piyush Priyadarshi, has condemned the killing and demanded a swift investigation. “This is not just a personal loss; it’s a threat to democracy. If leaders are not safe during elections, what hope remains for the common man?” a party spokesperson told reporters.
Political observers believe this incident could escalate tensions across central Bihar, especially in constituencies where RJD and emerging regional parties are locked in fierce contests. Security agencies have been asked to step up patrols and surveillance across sensitive districts to prevent further violence.
This tragic event underscores the growing atmosphere of fear and rivalry that often shadows elections in Bihar. With just days left before the first phase of voting, the state machinery faces mounting pressure to ensure peaceful polling and restore public confidence.
For many in Mokama, Dularchand Yadav’s death symbolizes the dark side of Bihar’s election politics — where influence, enmity, and power struggles too often turn deadly. As his supporters gather to mourn, calls for justice grow louder, demanding accountability and immediate arrests.
