Out of Jail, Back in Action: Anant Singh Waves His Gamcha as Mokama Hosts International Dangal
Mokama, April 3, 2026 — The rustic soils of Bihar just witnessed a massive international showdown. Fresh out of jail on bail granted by the Patna High Court, MLA and Bahubali leader Anant Singh (famously known as “Chhote Sarkar”) marked his grand public return by hosting a spectacular international wrestling tournament—the “Maha Dangal”—in his native village of Nadawan, Mokama.
Organized on Friday to mark the first death anniversary of former Bihar Kesari Vivekanand Singh (alias Viveka Pehalwan), the event drew tens of thousands of spectators, with a staggering ₹51 Lakh prize pool and a coveted silver mace (Chandi ki Gada) up for grabs.
International Wrestlers Bite the Dust
The scale of the Mahadangal was unprecedented for the region. Over 10 acres (10 Bighas) of land were completely flattened to create a massive viewing arena, while the central wrestling pit was decorated with marigold flowers and illuminated by high-mast lighting.
The tournament featured 101 top-tier wrestlers from across India (including Punjab, Haryana, UP, and Delhi) and international heavyweights from Iran, Georgia, and Nepal.
However, the home crowd had plenty to cheer about as Indian wrestlers dominated the foreign competition. In one of the most talked-about highlights of the day, Indian wrestlers managed to defeat their Iranian rivals in three separate bouts. Meanwhile, in another intense clash, a formidable wrestler from Georgia managed to overpower Delhi’s champion, Rohit, securing a major victory on Bihar soil.
The ‘Chhote Sarkar’ Spectacle
While the international wrestling bouts were thrilling, a massive section of the estimated 10,000-strong crowd was there primarily to catch a glimpse of Anant Singh himself.
Making his first major public appearance since his release, Singh did not disappoint his supporters. Moving around the arena with his signature style—wearing a traditional headgear (safa) and waving his trademark gamcha—he personally supervised the matches alongside his son, Abhinav Singh.
The wrestling arena temporarily turned into a massive musical festival when popular Bhojpuri singer Gunjan Singh took the stage. As the singer belted out his hit “Gamcha” track, the Bahubali leader was seen happily swaying and waving his towel to the massive roars of the crowd, proving that despite his legal battles, his local influence in Mokama remains entirely undiminished.