Bhojpuri Superstar Khesari Lal Yadav Trails in Electoral Debut as RJD Faces Setbacks in Bihar Polls

Nov 14, 2025 08:13 pm CST

Bhojpuri actor Khesari Lal Yadav is trailing by 6,000 votes in his first political contest from Bihar's Chapra constituency on an RJD ticket. The 39-year-old entertainer defended controversial statements about prioritizing education over religious structures during his campaign, while his party struggles across the state in a disappointing electoral performance.