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Pawan Singh News: Bhojpuri actor and singer Pawan Singh on Tuesday hinted that he had made a patch-up with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections. The actor-turned-politician met BJP general secretary and the party's organisational in-charge in Bihar, Vinod Tawde, and Rashtriya Lok Morcha president Upendra Kushwaha, indicating his return to the NDA) fold. The meeting was held at Kushwaha's residence in New Delhi.

The Bhojpuri actor was accompanied by Tawde and party secretary Rituraj Sinha when he met Kushwaha at his residence.

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Dramatic U-Turn By Pawan Singh Ahead Of Polls

The development is politically very dramatic as Pawan Singh was instrumental in Kushwaha's defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The Singer contested as an Independent from the Karakat seat, making a significant dent in Kushwaha's electoral prospects.

What's Behind The Meeting?

The meeting is seen as an attempt to consolidate votes by placating Kushwaha, a Rajya Sabha member. And also, it indicates that the singer may contest the upcoming assembly elections.

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Later, Tawde told reporters that Singh is with the BJP and will actively work for the NDA in the upcoming elections. Kushwaha has blessed him, Tawde said.

What Happened In 2024?

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections 2024, the BJP first announced that the popular Bhojpuri singer would be its candiate from Asansol in West Bengal, but later, the saffron party changed its mind and nudged him to withdraw following allegations that his music video and songs depicted Bengali women in a vulgar manner.

After the party refused to field him from Bihar, Singh, a Rajput, contested from Karakat seat as an independent. A section of upper castes, especially Rajputs, rallied behind him, drawing backlash from Kushwahas in the region and causing the BJP-led NDA to lose a few seats. Kushwaha himself came third in the seat won by the CPI(ML).
(With PTI inputs)