Political fervor is escalating in anticipation of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. Amidst this, speculations are rife about popular devotional singer Maithili Thakur's potential foray into politics. These discussions gained significant momentum after her recent meeting with senior BJP leaders, including Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai and Vinod Tawde. Her father was also present during these high-profile discussions.
Maithili Thakur's Statement
Speaking to the media in Jabalpur, Maithili Thakur addressed the rumors about her contesting elections. She said, "I am also seeing all this on TV. Recently, I visited Bihar and had the opportunity to meet Nityanand Rai and Vinod Tawde. We discussed the future of Bihar. No official announcement has been made yet. Let's see what happens. " Expressing her preference, she added, "I would like to contest elections from my native village's constituency because I've an attachment to it. " When asked about her support in the Bihar elections, she declined to comment, stating that she wishes to contribute to the country's development in every possible way, while
BJP Leaders' Reaction
BJP leader Vinod Tawde shared pictures with Maithili Thakur on his X handle, stating that Maithili, whose family left Bihar after the 'Lalu Raj' in 1995, now wishes to return, seeing the changing pace of Bihar. He and Nityanand Rai urged her to contribute to the people and development of Bihar, as expected by the common man. Tawde extended his best wishes to "Bihar's daughter Maithili Thakur. " These meetings and statements have fueled speculation about Maithili Thakur's potential political debut.
