Darbhanga
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.
Unusual Campaign Battle: Tejashwi Yadav to Campaign Against Candidate Using RJD's Own Symbol in Bihar Election
Oct 21, 2025 12:44 pm CST
In a bizarre political development in Bihar's Gaura Bauram constituency, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav will campaign against a candidate using his own party's symbol. This unusual situation emerged after seat-sharing complications within the Mahagathbandhan alliance, where Afzal Ali Khan refused to withdraw his candidacy despite the constituency being allocated to alliance partner VIP. The electoral authorities cannot remove Khan from the ballot as he filed his nomination with proper RJD documentation, creating potential voter confusion that could significantly impact the election outcome.
Folk Singer Maithili Thakur Files Nomination as BJP Candidate for Alinagar in Bihar Assembly Elections 2025
Oct 18, 2025 11:56 am CST
Folk singer Maithili Thakur has officially filed her nomination papers as BJP candidate from Alinagar Assembly constituency in Darbhanga for the upcoming Bihar elections. After submitting her nomination, she participated in a blessing ceremony attended by Union Minister Nityanand Rai and pledged dedicated service to the constituency's development. The two-phase Bihar Assembly elections are scheduled for November 6 and 11, with results on November 14.
Maithili Thakur Joins BJP: Folk Singer Set to Contest Bihar Assembly Elections from Alinagar
Oct 14, 2025 07:50 pm CST
Celebrated Maithili folk singer Maithili Thakur has joined the BJP and is expected to contest the upcoming Bihar assembly elections from Alinagar constituency in Darbhanga. Previously honored as "Cultural Ambassador of The Year" by Prime Minister Modi, Thakur aims to serve her region while preserving its cultural heritage through her new political journey.
Makhana Sales Up In Bihar, But Life Yet To Improve For Farmers
Sep 16, 2025 01:06 am CST
Makhana or fox nuts -- the labour-intensive superfood for which Bihar is the world capital -- has firmly placed itself in the food map, especially with the Central boost in the Union budget.