- By Raju Kumar
- Sat, 11 Oct 2025 12:18 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bihar Assembly Elections: In the election season in Bihar, almost every popular person is attempting to draw electoral fortune by persuading political parties for the election ticket. Singers in the poll-bound are not standing behind. Some popular Bihar singers are meeting top leaders to get a chance to enter the state assembly. The political parties are also seeing their benefits in giving tickets to them, as in recent times, some artists have performed well on the poll battleground. From Maithili Thakur to Pawan Singh, several artists are seen on the TV screen, displaying celebs' eagerness to enter politics.
Why Singers Want To Enter Assembly
Bihar is a hard political pitch to play. There are not many big political success stories of artists in Bihar. Bhojpuri actor and singer-turned-BJP MP Manoj Tiwari, who hails from the state's Atarwalia village in Kaimur district and has made Delhi his political 'karmabhoomi' (workplace). Another singer, Vinay Bihari, who is the BJP MLA from Lauriya assembly seat in West Champaran, is the only Bhojpuri singer in the outgoing Bihar assembly. Usually, singers see their financial fortune through the political lens and a second option for the career if singing does not work in the future. However, like every ticket aspirant, a singer also claims that he wants to serve Bihar, which is the reason he wants to enter politics.
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Here Are A Few Singers, Whose Names Cropped Up In The Poll Battle
Folk Singer Maithili Thakur
Maithili Thakur, popular folk singer has already expressed her willingness to contest the state polls after meeting senior BJP leaders.
“It would be a different journey for me and I am ready for it,” 25-year-old Thakur recently told media persons after meeting senior BJP leaders, including Vinod Tawde and Union minister Nityanand Rai.
Bhojpuri Singer Ritesh Ranjan Pandey
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party fielded Bhojpuri singer Ritesh Ranjan Pandey as its candidate from Kargahar seat. “I am extremely thankful to our leader Prashant Kishor ji for giving me this opportunity. I am a son of this soil...Since I am contesting from the area which is my birthplace, I am sure people will support me and ensure my victory,” Pandey said on Jan Suraaj Party's decision to field him from the Kargahar assembly seat. Pandey said he is an artiste, keeps coming to Kargahar regularly and wants to work for the people of the area.
Bhojpuri Singer Shilpi Raj
Another popular Bhojpuri singer, Shilpi Raj, recently met Union Minister and chief of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) Chirag Paswan, in Delhi, triggering talks about her entry into the electoral fray. The party shared photographs of her meeting with Paswan on its X handle. Party sources said Raj may be fielded in the upcoming assembly polls. Despite repeated attempts, she could not be contacted for her comments.
Bhojpuri singer Alok Kumar
Popular Bhojpuri singer Alok Kumar, who recently joined the Jan Suraaj Party, said he has no intention to contest the election, but if the party asks him, he would fight an electoral battle.
"I joined the party because of Prashant Kishor ji. He is the person who has changed the definition of politics. He has a vision for Bihar and the people of the state. However, let me make it very clear that I joined Jan Suraaj not to contest the upcoming assembly polls. If I am asked to contest polls by the party, I will think over this," he added.
Pawan Singh's U-Turn Amid Dispute With Wife
Bhojpuri superstar Pawan Singh, who also created buzz after meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) chief and Rajya Sabha member Upendra Kushwaha, on Saturday surprised his fans by announcing that he would not contest the Bihar elections. The twist in the story comes amid a strong a speculation that Singh, a native of Ara in Bhojpur district, would enter the poll fray on the BJP ticket.
(With PTI inputs)