Bhojpuri Language and Bhikhari Thakur: Cultural Demands Shape Bihar's Political Landscape

Oct 14, 2025 02:11 pm CST

The upcoming Bihar assembly elections have witnessed cultural demands taking center stage, with growing calls for official language status for Bhojpuri and posthumous Bharat Ratna for legendary folk artist Bhikhari Thakur. These cultural issues have become particularly prominent in the Shahabad region, with opposition parties accusing the ruling NDA of ignoring these significant cultural demands of Bhojpuri-speaking citizens.