• Source:JND
Add as a preferred

Bihar Elections 2025: Khesari Lal Yadav, one of the popular Bhojpuri singers and actors, on Thursday, in dramatic turns of events, joined the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and got a ticket from Chapra Assembly constituency for the upcoming Bihar elections. Initially, it was reported that Lalu Prasad Yadav-led party had allotted the ticket to Chanda Devi, Khesari Lal's wife, however, after a while, Khesari declared replaced her as her name was not on the voter list.

Who Is Khesari Lal Yadav?

Bhojpuri superstar Khesari Lal Yadav is one of the best-known singers and actors in the most popular dialect of Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh. He gained popularity at the national level after participating in TV shows, including the reality series Bigg Boss 13 and guest appearances on The Kapil Sharma Show. Khesari entered Bigg Boss 13 as a wildcard contestant in 2019. He has also made guest appearances on other shows as part of promotions for his films.

ALSO READ: List Of Top 10 Bhojpuri Singers And Their Net Worth: Pawan Singh, Khesari Laal Yadav To Shilpi Raj

On Thursday, he joined the RJD with wife Chanda, a homemaker, amidst speculations that she might get a party ticket. Their induction was announced by RJD president Lalu Prasad's son and heir apparent Tejashwi Yadav, the INDIA bloc's face in Bihar assembly polls, at a late night press conference.

Tejashwi Yadav did not speak much after the announcement, letting Khesari field questions from journalists.

The singer said, "My heart has always been with the RJD. It is just that I have joined the party, formally, only now."

ALSO READ: Bihar Elections: BJP Announces All Candidates On 101 Seats With 3rd List; Satish Yadav To Take On Tejashwi

Asked whether he was expecting a ticket for himself or his wife, Khesari said, "there is no difference between us." He was also asked about a statement he gave to a section of the media a day ago, saying "I have been trying to convince my wife to fight elections. But she says she can only fight with me".

The Bhojpuri superstar replied "Yes, it was so. But when I explained to him how brother (bhaiya) Tejashwi, who tried to transform Bihar during a short stint in power, deserves a better chance, she relented". The husband or the wife are expected to get the party ticket from a seat in their native district of Saran, which was once represented in the Lok Sabha by the RJD supremo.

Khesari Clears Air On Ticket

"I, Khesari Lal Yadav, the son and brother of all of you, am contesting the election from the Chapra Assembly this time. I am not a traditional leader; I am the son of all of you, the people; I am the son of the farmlands; I am the voice of every class and the enthusiasm of the young brothers. For me, politics is not a race for a chair; it is a responsibility—to bring development to every home in Chapra, to become the voice of every heart. The ideology of the Rashtriya Janata Dal, the struggle of the respected Shri @laluprasadrjd ji, the young leadership of elder brother Shri @yadavtejashwi ji, and your blessings and trust are now the lamp lighting my path. @RJDforIndia," he shared a post on X, clearing the air that he is going to contest the election.
(With PTI inputs)

Also In News