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Maithili Thakur's Political Debut: How She Won Amid High Public Hopes

Maithili Thakur has already begun working for her constituents even before taking the official oath. She recognizes the tremendous hope that voters placed in her during the election. The young singer-turned-politician secured a decisive victory over veteran leader Binod Mishra. Her win contributed to the NDA's impressive 202-seat majority in Bihar.

Key Points: Maithili Thakur Begins Work as Bihar's Youngest MLA-Elect

  • Won Alinagar Assembly seat by 11,730 votes defeating RJD veteran Binod Mishra
  • Became Bihar's youngest MLA at just 25 years old
  • Started working immediately despite not taking oath yet
  • Focused on Special Intensive Revision to develop constituency
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I have to live up to that hope: BJP MLA-elect Maithili Thakur

Singer-turned-politician Maithili Thakur starts working before oath, vows to fulfill public hopes after winning Alinagar by 11,730 votes in Bihar elections.

"The public chooses their MLA with great hope, and now I have to live up to that hope - Maithili Thakur"

Patna, November 27

Popular singer and Bharitya Janata Party (BJP) MLA-elect, Maithili Thakur, on Thursday said that she is yet to take the oath but has started working after winning from Alinagar Assembly constituency in the Bihar Elections 2025.

"I have not taken the oath yet, but I have already started working... The public chooses their MLA with great hope, and now I have to live up to that hope... " she said.

While speaking on the issue of Special Intensive Revision (SIR), she said that she is focused on taking her assembly constituency forward.

"I do not want to say anything about the opposition... My job is to work, to take my assembly constituency forward..." she said.

Maithili Thakur (25) secured a victory from Alinagar Assembly constituency by a margin of 11,730 votes, becoming the youngest MLA in the state. She made her political debut in this assembly election, securing 84,915 votes and defeating RJD's veteran leader Binod Mishra (63), who received only 73,185 votes.

On November 14, the ruling NDA secured another term in Bihar, winning 202 seats and a three-fourths majority in the 243-member House.

This is the second time the NDA has crossed the 200-mark in the assembly polls. In the 2010 polls, it had won 206 seats.

In the NDA, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 89 seats, Janata Dal (United) won 85, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) (LJPRV) won 19, Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) (HAMS) won five, and Rashtriya Lok Morcha won four seats.

In Mahagathbandhan, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) won 25 seats, Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) (Liberation) - CPI(ML) (L) - two, Indian Inclusive Party (IIP) -one and Communist Party of India (Marxist) - CPI(M) one seat.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Defeating a veteran leader by over 11,000 votes is no small feat! Hope she brings the same energy to development work as she did to her singing career. Alinagar needs good roads and better schools.
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Sarah B
While I appreciate her enthusiasm, I hope she gets proper training and mentorship. Political work is very different from entertainment. Wishing her the best though! 🤞
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Arjun K
Good to see she's focusing on development rather than opposition bashing. That's the spirit! Hope she delivers on her promises for Alinagar's progress.
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Vikram M
NDA's massive victory shows people's faith in development politics. Young leaders like Maithili can bring fresh ideas to governance. Bihar needs this change!
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Kavya N
As a woman from Bihar, I'm thrilled to see more female representation. Hope she addresses women's safety and education in her constituency. All the best didi! 🙏

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