Maithili Thakur (Age: 25) hails from Benipatti village in Madhubani district, Bihar. She is renowned for her folk and devotional songs in Maithili, Bhojpuri, and Hindi. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, she served as Bihar’s "State Icon" for the Election Commission. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised her contributions.Fflirtygo Men Graphic Print Cotton T-Shirt & Short Set for Men/Boys

The 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections are scheduled for November 6 and 11, with counting on November 14. Her family left Bihar in 1995 during Lalu Prasad Yadav’s government but now wishes to return, citing development under the BJP.

Recent Developments: On October 6, Maithili met BJP election in-charge Vinod Tawde and Union Minister Nityanand Rai in Patna. Tawde shared a photo on X (Twitter), hinting at her potential contribution to Bihar’s development.Also Read: Advocate Throws Shoe at CJI Gavai Over Vishnu Idol Remarks: Released After SC Declines Charges

Possibility of Contesting: Alinagar Constituency (Darbhanga district): Speculations suggest BJP might field her here.

Benipatti or Madhubani: These are her native constituencies, and she has expressed interest in contesting from her hometown.

Her Response: Post-meeting, she stated, “No official announcement yet. I’m ready to contribute to the nation’s development.” She hasn’t confirmed her political plans.

BJP’s Strategy: The party may field her as a star candidate, leveraging her popularity in Darbhanga and Madhubani districts for electoral gains.