Folk singer Maithili Thakur is set to contest the upcoming Bihar assembly elections from the Alinagar seat on a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket. Her name was on the second list of 12 candidates the party declared recently.

Thakur’s nomination is seen as a strategic move by the BJP to connect with younger voters and strengthen its presence in the Mithilanchal region, where Alinagar has become a key battleground.

After her induction, Thakur expressed admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar . She said that her aim was to serve society, contribute to Bihar’s development and promote Maithili traditions.

Bihar will go to the polls in two phases on November 6 and 11, 2025. Voting in Alinagar will take place on November 6.

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