Bihar: Pawan Singh visits BJP office after getting MLC ticket
Patna, June 6
Soon after being named as the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate for the Bihar Legislative Council elections, Bhojpuri cinema star Pawan Singh visited the party's state headquarters in Patna on Saturday, where he met senior leaders, including Bihar BJP President Sanjay Saraogi.
Pawan Singh is scheduled to file his nomination papers on June 8 along with other candidates of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
Expressing gratitude for the opportunity, Pawan Singh thanked the BJP leadership and reaffirmed his commitment to the party.
Speaking after meeting the state president and other leaders, he said the party was like his mother, and he considered himself a true servant of the BJP family.
He added that he intends to remain dedicated to the organisation throughout his life and wishes to work sincerely in the service of the party and the people.
The BJP has announced four candidates for the upcoming Bihar Legislative Council elections, including Pawan Singh, Sanjay Mayukh, Anil Kumar Pathak, and Sheila Pandit.
Among these names, Pawan Singh's candidature has attracted the greatest public and political attention, ending months of speculation regarding his future role in active politics.
All NDA candidates, including those from the BJP and its alliance partners, are expected to submit their nomination papers on June 8 ahead of the Bihar Legislative Council elections.
Political observers view the BJP's decision to field the Bhojpuri Power Star as an effort to combine organisational experience with mass public appeal, particularly across the Bhojpuri-speaking regions of Bihar.
His formal entry into the electoral arena is being seen as one of the most notable developments in the current round of Legislative Council elections.
The MLC elections for the 10 seats will be held on June 18.
Janata Dal (United) has announced four candidates for the elections: Nishant Kumar, Bharti Mehta, Shivrani Devi Prajapati, and Lalan Prasad.
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) has fielded Ashraf Ansari as its candidate for the MLC election.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good move by BJP. Pawan Singh's fan following is massive in Bihar and UP. But I hope he focuses on real issues like education and roads, not just photo ops. The 'Power Star' needs to deliver actual power to the people. Let's watch his nomination on June 8.
MLC seats are usually for experienced politicians, but the BJP is clearly going for mass appeal here. Pawan Singh saying the party is like his mother is pure filmy dialogue—I've heard that in many movies! Still, if he works sincerely for Bihar, I have no complaints. Bhojpuri industry needs more political representation. 🎬
Interesting how celebrities keep getting political tickets. In the US, we see this too—actors and musicians run for office. But Bihar's MLC elections are indirect, so how much real impact can he have? Let's hope he uses his voice for the voiceless. The Bhojpuri region has many challenges.
BJP is clever—combining organisational experience with star power. But I wish they'd also field more women and youth leaders instead of recycling faces. Sheila Pandit and Bharti Mehta are good steps, but we need more diversity. Pawan Singh must prove he's more than just a singer. The people of Bihar deserve substance. ✨
As someone from Bihar, I'm cautiously optimistic. Pawan Singh knows the pulse of the Bhojpuri-speaking people. But let's not forget—MLC is a legislative council seat, not an assembly one. He won't have direct power over budgets or bills. Still, if he can use his influence to
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