Maithili Thakur
Year-Ender 2025: Rising Stars and New Faces in Indian Politics
Dec 06, 2025 04:40 pm CST
The year 2025 witnessed a significant transformation in India's political landscape as several prominent personalities from entertainment, law enforcement, and local governance made their electoral debuts. From folk singer Maithili Thakur's historic win as the youngest MLA in Bihar to Saurabh Thapliyal's record-breaking mayoral victory in Dehradun, these newcomers represented diverse backgrounds and political affiliations, reshaping regional political dynamics across multiple state elections throughout the year.
Key Political Figures Who Emerged Victorious in Bihar's 2025 Assembly Elections
Nov 14, 2025 10:42 pm CST
The 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections resulted in a landslide victory for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, securing over 200 seats in the 243-member assembly. Key winners include RJD's Tejashwi Yadav, BJP's youngest MLA Maithili Thakur, and several NDA heavyweights, while notable figures like Prashant Kishor faced defeat in their electoral bids.
Bihar Election Results 2025: Gen Z Candidates Performance and Maithili Thakur's Historic Lead as Youngest MLA
Nov 14, 2025 07:05 pm CST
The 2025 Bihar Assembly elections feature nearly ten Gen Z candidates, with BJP's Maithili Thakur leading in Alinagar and positioned to become Bihar's youngest ever MLA. This article analyzes the performance of all nine 25-year-old candidates across different constituencies, highlighting the emerging young political landscape in Bihar.
Bhojpuri Stars at the Ballot Box: Entertainment Icons Face Mixed Fortunes in Bihar Elections
Nov 14, 2025 05:51 pm CST
The Bihar elections witnessed a fascinating intersection of entertainment and politics as several Bhojpuri celebrities contested polls. While spiritual singer Maithili Thakur headed toward victory on a BJP ticket, established stars like Khesari Lal Yadav and Ritesh Pandey struggled against seasoned politicians. This examination of entertainment personalities in Bihar's political landscape reveals how fame translates differently in electoral politics, with some rising stars and others facing setbacks against the backdrop of NDA's landslide victory.
Folk Singer Maithili Thakur Leads in Bihar Assembly Elections: Balancing Music and Political Ambitions
Nov 14, 2025 02:23 pm CST
Maithili Thakur, the 25-year-old folk singer and BJP candidate from Alinagar constituency in Darbhanga, is leading in her debut election. Despite facing initial criticism, she aims to balance her musical career with political responsibilities while serving Bihar under PM Modi's leadership. Early trends show her maintaining a lead of over 4,500 votes against RJD's Binod Mishra.
Maithili Thakur: BJP's Folk Singer Candidate Leading in Bihar's Alinagar Constituency
Nov 14, 2025 11:59 am CST
Folk singer Maithili Thakur, a 25-year-old BJP candidate contesting her first election, is currently leading in Bihar's Alinagar constituency. Joining politics just a month before elections, Thakur considers this the "best decision" of her life and feels prepared to serve her region after being inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
BJP's Maithili Thakur: "Mentally Ready to Serve Bihar People" as Exit Polls Predict NDA Victory
Nov 11, 2025 11:31 pm CST
Folk singer Maithili Thakur, BJP's 25-year-old candidate from Alinagar constituency, shares her transformative political journey during her first election campaign as exit polls predict a strong NDA victory in Bihar. The state recorded a historic 66.90% voter turnout, with results expected on November 14.
Bihar Election 2025: 5 Key Battlegrounds in Phase I with Family Rivalries, Political Dramas
Nov 06, 2025 12:00 pm CST
The first phase of Bihar's 2025 Assembly election has begun across 121 constituencies, featuring intense contests between Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JDU-BJP alliance and Tejashwi Yadav's opposition Mahagathbandhan. Key battlegrounds include Raghopur where Tejashwi seeks a third term, Mahua featuring a family feud between the Yadav brothers, Mokama with imprisoned strongman Anant Singh, Tarapur testing BJP's state chief, and Alinagar where folk singer Maithili Thakur represents BJP's fresh approach to politics.
Bihar Assembly Election 2023: Key Candidates and Constituencies in First Phase of Polling
Nov 06, 2025 09:06 am CST
The first phase of Bihar's assembly election has begun with polling across 121 constituencies, featuring numerous political heavyweights. Prominent candidates include RJD's Tejashwi Yadav contesting from Raghopur, his estranged brother Tej Pratap Yadav representing his newly formed JJD in Mahua, Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha from BJP, folk singer Maithili Thakur making her political debut, and Bhojpuri superstar Khesari Lal Yadav representing RJD. The election also features Jan Suraaj's transgender candidate Preeti Kinnar in Bhorey, potentially marking a significant step for social inclusion in Bihar's politics.
Women's Representation in Bihar Elections Hits 15-Year Low Despite Voter Outreach Efforts
Nov 01, 2025 12:25 am CST
The 2025 Bihar elections feature only 258 women candidates versus 2,357 men, marking the lowest female representation in 15 years. While political parties aggressively court women voters through welfare schemes and promises, they continue citing "winnability" as the reason for limited tickets to female candidates. BJP's women candidates showed the highest success rate (69%) in the previous election, yet overall representation continues to decline despite parties' public commitments to gender equality in politics.