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Folk Singer Maithili Thakur Leads Bihar Assembly Elections

11/14/2025

Summary

Story summary

Maithili Thakur, a 25-year-old folk singer and BJP candidate, leads the Alinagar Assembly seat in Bihar's 2025 elections, with an early lead over RJD's Binod Mishra.
Her nomination came after she joined the BJP, replacing the sitting MLA who faced legal issues.
The NDA leads with 188 seats, while the Mahagathbandhan trails with 60.
A Thakur victory would signal a shift in a constituency historically dominated by the RJD.

History

Historical Context

The 2020 Bihar Assembly elections marked a pivotal moment as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won 125 seats, challenging the Rashtriya Janata Dal's (RJD) long-standing dominance. This shift followed years of political realignment, including the JD(U)'s fluctuating alliances. The upcoming 2025 elections, featuring candidates like Maithili Thakur, reflect ongoing changes in voter sentiment and the emergence of new leadership in Bihar's political landscape.

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Story summary

Maithili Thakur, a 25-year-old folk singer and BJP candidate, leads the Alinagar Assembly seat in Bihar's 2025 elections, with an early lead over RJD's Binod Mishra.
Her nomination came after she joined the BJP, replacing the sitting MLA who faced legal issues.
The NDA leads with 188 seats, while the Mahagathbandhan trails with 60.
A Thakur victory would signal a shift in a constituency historically dominated by the RJD.

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