Patna: Twenty-five-year-old folk singer Maithili Thakur, BJP’s contender from the Alinagar constituency, is all set to become the youngest MLA in the state.

As per the latest trends at 3:00 pm, Thakur has taken a massive lead by 51879 votes over her opponent, RJD’s Binod Mishra. If she wins, it will also be the first time the BJP has taken the Alinagar seat in Darbhanga.

The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has taken a massive lead over the Mahagathabandhan in 188 seats, with the BJP emerging as the single largest party, leading in 93 seats.

Alongside Thakur, several other 25-year-olds are also contesting this election, including Sonu Kumar from Goh, Naveen Kumar and Amrita Soni from Batnaha, Kundan Kumar from Sheikhpura, Shambhu Babu from Supaul and Rajkumar Sada from Simri

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