Maithili Thakur joins BJP; likely to contest from Alinagar

October 14, 2025

Patna: Folk singer Maithili Thakur joined the BJP. She was given party membership at a get-together at the BJP Media Center in Patna’s Hotel Chanakya.

Given Maithili Thakur’s huge fan base on social media and her popularity in the Mithila region, BJP can also make her the face of its campaign.

Recently, a photo of him with BJP election in-charge Vinod Tawde and Union Minister Nityanand Rai surfaced, sparking speculation that she might join the BJP.

It is being reported that Maithili may contest from the Alinagar seat in Darbhanga. However, Maithili Thakur had expressed a desire to contest from her village.