DARBHANGA (Bihar): Renowned folk singer and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Maithili Thakur on Friday filed her nomination papers from the Alinagar Assembly constituency for the upcoming Bihar elections, expressing deep gratitude and emotional resolve to serve her people.

In a heartfelt post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Thakur wrote, “Today, I filed my nomination paper as the authorised candidate of the Bharatiya Janata Party from the Alinagar Assembly constituency. After the nomination, I participated in the blessing assembly organised in the dignified presence of the Honourable Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai ji. The warmth and blessings received from the people of the region during this time are a source of inspiration for me.”

Thakur thanks BJP leadership for faith and support

Expressing her gratitude to the party’s central and state leadership, Thakur added, “I express my heartfelt gratitude to the entire central and state leadership of the BJP and NDA for expressing their trust in me. I will continue to work with complete dedication and commitment to serve the people of Alinagar and to take the BJP-NDA’s public welfare policies to every village and every individual.”

She reaffirmed her commitment to service, development, and welfare of the Alinagar constituency and thanked party workers and supporters who accompanied her during the nomination process.

BJP releases second list of candidates

Earlier this week, the Bharatiya Janata Party released its second list of 12 candidates for the forthcoming Bihar Assembly elections, bringing the total number of declared candidates to 83 out of the 101 seats allocated to the party under the NDA seat-sharing arrangement.

According to the list, Maithili Thakur will contest from Alinagar (Darbhanga), while former IPS officer Anand Mishra has been fielded from Buxar.

Bihar elections to be held in two phases

The Bihar Assembly elections for the 243 constituencies will be conducted in two phases — on November 6 and November 11. The counting of votes is scheduled for November 14.

The BJP, along with its NDA allies, has intensified campaigning across key constituencies in Mithilanchal and other regions, aiming to consolidate its position ahead of polling.