Mokama MLA Anant Singh and his wife have declared combined assets worth Rs 100.60 crore. (Img: X)
Patna: Mokama JD (U) MLA Anant Singh, widely known as Bihar’s political strongman or ‘Chhote Sarkar’, is back in the spotlight, with his daughter Shivangi Singh’s wedding and his son’s Upanayan Sanskar drawing attention to the family. However, it is the couple’s declared wealth of over Rs 100 crore that has emerged as another talking point.
According to details in the election affidavits filed during the Bihar Assembly elections, Anant Singh and his wife, Neelam Devi, have declared combined assets worth approximately Rs 100.60 crore. The striking revelation is that Neelam Devi holds substantially more property than her husband, both in terms of total declared assets and immovable wealth.
Anant Singh has long remained a prominent and controversial figure in Bihar politics. His political influence in Mokama, distinctive public persona and considerable following have frequently kept him in the news.
This time, the attention has shifted towards his family’s financial profile amid preparations for major family celebrations. The election affidavits filed during the Bihar Assembly elections offer an insight into the couple’s declared assets, liabilities and sources of income.
As per the disclosures, Anant Singh has declared total personal assets worth Rs 37.88 crore. These include movable assets valued at Rs 26.66 crore and immovable assets worth Rs 11.22 crore. His wife, Neelam Devi, has declared total assets of Rs 62.72 crore. Their combined declared wealth consequently stands at approximately Rs 100.60 crore.
The figures are also reflected in the electoral disclosures compiled by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), an organisation that analyses candidates’ affidavits to promote transparency in electoral politics.
One of the most striking aspects of the financial disclosures is the substantial difference between the couple’s immovable assets. Neelam Devi has declared immovable property worth Rs 49.65 crore, considerably higher than the Rs 11.22 crore disclosed by Anant Singh.
Their combined immovable assets are valued at approximately Rs 60.87 crore, indicating that a significant proportion of the family’s declared wealth is concentrated in land and property holdings registered in Neelam Devi’s name. The declared portfolio includes agricultural and non-agricultural land, residential properties and commercial establishments in Patna and surrounding areas.
The difference is particularly noteworthy because Neelam Devi’s declared immovable assets alone are more than four times the value of her husband’s immovable holdings.
The election affidavits also provide details of the couple’s vehicle ownership, adding another dimension to their financial profile. Anant Singh has declared ownership of three SUVs with a combined value exceeding Rs 3.23 crore. Neelam Devi, meanwhile, has three vehicles registered in her name, collectively valued at Rs 77.62 lakh.
Their jewellery holdings also feature prominently in the disclosures. Anant Singh has declared gold worth approximately Rs 15 lakh. Neelam Devi’s gold and silver jewellery holdings are valued at around Rs 76.61 lakh. These disclosures offer a snapshot of the couple’s movable assets, encompassing vehicles, precious metals and other declared financial holdings.
Despite their substantial declared wealth, the couple’s financial disclosures also reveal significant outstanding liabilities. According to the election affidavits, Anant Singh has declared liabilities of approximately Rs 2.47 crore. Neelam Devi’s liabilities are considerably higher at Rs 23.51 crore.
Their combined liabilities consequently amount to approximately Rs 25.99 crore. Subtracting these liabilities from their combined declared assets of Rs 100.60 crore produces a difference of approximately Rs 74.62 crore.
However, this figure represents only the arithmetic difference between the declared assets and liabilities. It should not be interpreted as their cash reserves, bank balance or readily available wealth. The disclosures underline an important aspect of financial declarations: substantial asset ownership can coexist with considerable outstanding financial obligations.
The couple’s declared income is linked to multiple sources, according to the details provided in their election documents and income-tax disclosures. These include agricultural activities, private business ventures, rental income from land and buildings, and earnings associated with legislative office and pension entitlements.
For the financial year 2024-25, Anant Singh declared an annual personal income of Rs 39.66 lakh. Neelam Devi, on the other hand, reported an annual income of Rs 88.89 lakh for the same financial year.
Her declared annual income was therefore more than twice that of her husband, reinforcing the difference already visible in their respective asset declarations. The figures indicate that the family’s declared income extends beyond political remuneration, with business, agricultural and property-related earnings forming part of its financial profile.
The latest attention surrounding Anant Singh is also linked to important family celebrations, including his daughter Shivangi Singh’s wedding and his son’s Upanayan Sanskar. Such occasions have brought the family’s personal life into public discussion, with the scale of the celebrations prompting renewed interest in the financial standing of the Mokama legislator and his wife.
The contrast between Anant Singh’s public image as a powerful political figure and the financial disclosures showing his wife holding a larger declared asset base has become a particularly interesting aspect of the story.
