Bihar Polls: BJP Releases Second List of 12 Candidates, Singer Maithili Thakur to Contest From Alinagar

Maithili Thakur to contest Bihar elections: Folk singer's journey, educational background, and net worth

Popular singer Maithili Thakur will contest the Bihar elections on a BJP ticket. The 25-year-old star will represent the Alinagar seat in Darbhanga. Thakur, known for popularizing folk music, has a significant online following. She has also received prestigious awards and recognition for her cultural contributions. Her entry into politics marks a new chapter for the acclaimed artist.

Who is Maithili Thakur? Folk singer gets BJP ticket from Alinagar for Bihar election 2025

Bihar assembly election: It was in 2017 when Maithili became a national star after she participated in the singing reality show ‘Rising Star India’. Her command over traditional and difficult melodies, along with expertise of instruments made her a household name.

Bihar polls: BJP releases second list of 12 candidates, fields singer Maithili Thakur from Alinagar

Elections to the 243-member assembly will be held in two phases, on November 6 and 11. The votes will be counted on November 14.

Folk singer Maithili Thakur becomes the youngest candidate in Bihar polls - The Statesman

Born on July 25, 2000, Maithili Thakur has become the youngest candidate in this election. Her name appears on top of the BJP’s second list of 12 candidates released on Wednesday for the assembly elections.