The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its second list of candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. This list features 12 names, with the most notable being popular folk. Singer Maithili Thakur, who will contest from the Alinagar constituency in Darbhanga district. Speculation about Thakur receiving a ticket had been rife, and the announcement confirms her electoral debut.
Key Candidates in the Second List
Apart from Maithili Thakur, the BJP's second list includes Ranjan Kumar from Muzaffarpur, Chhota Kumari from Chapra, Subhash Singh from Gopalganj, Kedarnath Singh from Baniapur, and IPS Anand Mishra from Buxar. With this announcement, the BJP has now declared a total of 83 candidates for the Bihar Assembly elections, having previously released a comprehensive first list.
Who is Maithili Thakur?
Maithili Thakur, a 25-year-old traditional and folk singer, hails from Benipatti in Bihar's Madhubani district. She's a well-known name in the music industry, celebrated for her soulful renditions. Her recent meetings with top BJP leaders had fueled expectations of her entry into active politics.
Alinagar Constituency: A Brief History
The Alinagar assembly seat, from which Maithili Thakur will contest, holds a significant political history. This constituency, in Darbhanga district, came into existence after the 2008 delimitation. In the 2020 elections, Mishri Lal Yadav of VIP emerged victorious. However, in both the 2010 and 2015 elections, the seat was won by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), with Abdul Bari Siddiqui serving as the MLA, while
Bihar Election Schedule
The Bihar Assembly elections for 243 seats will be held in two phases. The first phase of polling is scheduled for November 6, and the second phase for November 11. The results for all constituencies will be declared on November 14, while this election is expected to be particularly interesting with the entry of new parties, adding another layer of competition.
