BJP’s Second Bihar List Out: 🎶 Popular folk singer Maithili Thakur is stepping into the political arena! The beloved voice of Mithilanchal will contest the upcoming Bihar Assembly Election 2025 from Alinagar constituency on a BJP ticket. Her name appeared among 12 candidates announced in the BJP’s second list released today.
🗳️ BJP’s Second Candidate List: 12 Names, 9 Fresh Faces
In a strategic move, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has introduced nine new candidates out of the twelve announced seats, signaling a push for fresh energy and youth appeal in Bihar politics.
Key highlights from the list:
- 🎤 Maithili Thakur – Alinagar
- 👮♂️ Anand Mishra (Ex-IPS Officer) – Buxar
- 💪 Virendra Kumar – Rosera
- 🌾 Chhoti Kumari – Chhapra
- 🧠 Ranjan Kumar, Subhash Singh, Kedarnath Singh, Siyaram Singh, Mahesh Paswan, and Rakesh Ojha – contesting from other key constituencies
🌾 BJP Bets on Maithili Thakur’s Youth and Cultural Appeal
The BJP’s decision to field Maithili Thakur reflects its strategy to connect with the youth and cultural base of the Mithilanchal region. Her popularity, especially among the younger generation and rural voters, makes her a strong contender for the Alinagar seat — a key battleground this election season.
🗣️ Speaking after her induction, Thakur said:
“I am very impressed with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. I want to serve society and contribute to Bihar’s development while promoting our Maithili traditions and values.”
Her blend of cultural pride and social commitment resonates deeply with the region’s emotional and traditional roots.
💼 Returning MLAs and Dropped Names
While BJP introduced several new faces, it also retained a few sitting MLAs.
✅ Re-nominated MLAs:
- Ramchandra Prasad – Hayaghat
- Birendra Kumar – Rosera
❌ MLAs Dropped from the List:
- Gyanendra Singh Gyanu – Barh
- CN Gupta – Chhapra
- Kusum Devi – Gopalganj
⚔️ Constituency Highlights
- Alinagar (Maithili Thakur’s seat): A key battleground with strong voter sentiment and youth engagement.
- Baniapur (Kedarnath Singh): Known for high-profile contests in previous elections.
- Agiaon (Mahesh Paswan): Earlier contested by a JD(U) candidate; BJP aims to make strong inroads this time.
- Shahpur (Rakesh Ojha): Emerging as a crucial seat for the BJP’s rural strategy.
🧩 Political Strategy: Countering Jan Suraaj Party (JSP)
Analysts suggest that the BJP’s focus on new candidates and diverse backgrounds is aimed at countering Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party (JSP). JSP has been fielding candidates from different professions, including retired officers, educators, and social workers.
By introducing faces like folk icon Maithili Thakur and former IPS Anand Mishra, the BJP is matching JSP’s people-centric approach — blending popularity with public trust.
🔍 Why This Matters
Bihar’s 2025 election is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent years, with both major parties betting on fresh faces, youth connect, and cultural symbolism.
Maithili Thakur’s entry brings a unique cultural touch to BJP’s campaign — merging art, youth power, and regional pride into one strong narrative. Her candidacy could influence first-time voters and expand BJP’s reach across the Mithilanchal belt.
🌟 Key Takeaways
✅ Maithili Thakur to contest from Alinagar on a BJP ticket.
✅ BJP introduces 9 new candidates in its second list of 12 names.
✅ Focus on youth, culture, and regional connect in Mithilanchal.
✅ Ex-IPS Anand Mishra to contest from Buxar.
✅ BJP’s move aimed at countering JSP’s “people’s politics” strategy.
🗓️ Final Thoughts
The BJP’s new list blends youth energy, cultural resonance, and strategic planning — with Maithili Thakur’s entry adding a refreshing wave of enthusiasm to the Bihar election narrative.
As the election heat rises, all eyes will be on Alinagar, where a folk singer-turned-politician may strike the right chord 🎵 with the people of Bihar.
