India, Nov. 14 -- RJD's Narendra Kumar Singh, alias Bogo Singh has taken an early lead, while JD(U) candidate Raj Kumar Singh is trailing on the Matihani seat, according to initial trends from the Election Commission of India.

Narendra Kumar Singh, better known as Bogo Singh, is among the most prominent ones of the muscle-powered politicians in Bihar. In the Kosi region of Bihar, he is the quintessential example of the bahubali: a strongman whose political power is inextricably linked to his reputation for "decisiveness".

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His extensive, often violent, history of local dominance is local lore. It has played a major part in his success as a political leader.

Singh has declared assets over...