A wedding with lakhs of guests, invitations crossing borders and a luxury SUV up for grabs. Bihar MLA Anant Singh's daughter's upcoming wedding is turning heads for more than just its scale.
Shivangi Singh, the younger daughter of Mokama MLA Anant Singh, is set to get married on 25 November.
With grand preparations underway at the family's ancestral village, the wedding has sparked curiosity over its guest list, lavish arrangements and some rather unusual plans.
Who Is Anant Singh, The Man Behind The Grand Wedding?
Anant Singh is a Bihar politician who represents the Mokama Assembly constituency. Locally known as “Chhote Sarkar”, he is also described as a strongman in Bihar's political circles.
He was previously associated with the Janata Dal (United), which expelled him for six years in October 2026 over alleged indiscipline and anti-party activities. His wife, Neelam Devi, is also a former Mokama MLA.
Singh is facing proceedings in connection with the October 2025 murder of Dular Chand Yadav. The Supreme Court has directed him to surrender by 1 December 2026.
His daughter's wedding on 25 November will therefore take place less than a week before the surrender deadline.
From PM Modi To Lalu Yadav: Who Is On The Guest List?
Anant Singh said he is inviting political leaders across party lines, along with personalities from the entertainment industry.
The political invitees include Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav.
"There is no ruling party or Opposition at a wedding," Singh said, adding that political differences should not matter during family celebrations.
The entertainment guest list reportedly includes Sonu Sood, MP and singer Manoj Tiwari, Maithili Thakur, Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh and actress Akshara Singh. Around three dozen Bollywood personalities have reportedly been invited, though their attendance is yet to be confirmed.
Why Are Guests From Pakistan Being Invited?
Singh said he was also extending wedding invitations to friends and well-wishers in Pakistan, adding that he wanted to include everyone whose contact details he had, regardless of where they lived.
A Feast For Lakhs: What Are The Wedding Preparations?
Preparations for the 25 November wedding are spread across nearly 10 bighas (around 6.25 acres) of land in Ladma.
Decorators and artisans from Mau, Uttar Pradesh, have been brought in to build elaborate pandals, including a separate one for VVIP guests. A 100-foot-long cemented stage is also being constructed for the couple's garland-exchange ceremony.
The family is arranging food for up to four lakh guests. A separate ground is also being prepared for a horse-racing competition, with horses expected to arrive from across the country.
A Mahindra Thar For The Horse Race Winner
The horse-racing competition is among the planned attractions of the celebrations.
According to India Today, the winner will receive a Mahindra Thar SUV, while the runner-up will get a motorcycle. The family is arranging a separate venue for the competition.
The celebrations will also feature a stage programme with Bhojpuri, Magahi and Mumbai-based performers.
Another detail Singh has mentioned is that the wedding will not feature firecrackers, with environmental concerns being kept in mind.
The wedding day will also include the sacred-thread ceremony, or janeu, of Singh's younger son, Abhinav.
Why Is The Wedding Drawing Attention Beyond Bihar?
The wedding comes at a crucial point in Anant Singh's political and legal career.
On 30 October 2026, the Supreme Court cancelled the bail granted to Singh by the Patna High Court in the Dular Chand Yadav murder case. It directed him to surrender by 1 December and asked the Bihar Police to complete the investigation within four months.
Singh was arrested in November 2025 over Yadav's killing during the Bihar Assembly election campaign. He is accused of orchestrating the murder, though the allegations remain subject to investigation and legal proceedings.
The court's order allows Singh to attend the wedding on 25 November before his surrender deadline. Meanwhile, preparations continue in Ladma, with guests expected from political and entertainment circles.
TL;DR | News At A Glance
Who is Anant Singh's daughter marrying?
Shivangi Singh is set to marry Rishikesh Kumar, also known as Ankit, on 25 November 2026.
Where will the wedding take place?
The celebrations will be held at Anant Singh's ancestral village of Ladma in Bihar's Patna district.
How many guests are expected?
Reports have mentioned arrangements for up to four lakh guests, although another report puts the expected turnout at around two lakh.
Who has been invited?
Political invitees include Narendra Modi, Nitish Kumar, Lalu Prasad Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav. Actors and performers invited include Sonu Sood, Manoj Tiwari, Maithili Thakur, Pawan Singh and Akshara Singh. Their attendance is not confirmed.
Why are invitations to Pakistan making headlines?
Anant Singh said he was also inviting friends and well-wishers from Pakistan, along with people across India.
What is the unusual wedding attraction?
A horse-racing competition is planned, with a Mahindra Thar for the winner and a motorcycle for the runner-up.
What is Anant Singh's legal situation?
The Supreme Court cancelled his bail in the Dular Chand Yadav murder case and directed him to surrender by 1 December 2026.
