Renowned singer Maithili Thakur officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday, just weeks before the Bihar state assembly elections. Her induction into the party took place in the presence of the BJP’s state president, Dilip Jaiswal.
#WATCH | Ahead of #BiharElection2025, folk and devotional singer Maithili Thakur joins the BJP in Patna, Bihar, in the presence of state BJP chief Dilip Jaiswal. pic.twitter.com/F2kUKihHPO
— ANI (@ANI) October 14, 2025
Speaking to ANI, Thakur said, “I am very impressed with the PM and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar. Drawing inspiration from them, I am here to support them…I do not believe that joining a political party makes you a politician; I am here to serve society and take their ideology to each and every person…I am the daughter of Mithila, my soul resides in Mithila…Party will know what they have in mind for me; I am here just to support them. I will do whatever the party orders.”
#WATCH | Patna, Bihar: After joining BJP, folk and devotional singer Maithili Thakur says, “I am very impressed with the PM and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar. Drawing inspiration from them, I am here to support them…I do not believe that joining a political party makes you a… pic.twitter.com/wHXVnmQZau
— ANI (@ANI) October 14, 2025
Earlier in the day, Thakur said, “I will do whatever I am told to do. Contesting the election is not my goal, I will do whatever the party tells me to…” She also acknowledged the progress made in Bihar under the NDA government, stating, “I have seen the developments brought about by NDA in Bihar…”
Earlier this week, Thakur had expressed her willingness to enter politics and even contest in the upcoming election, if the party chose to field her as a candidate.
When asked about her preference for a constituency, she cited her strong ties to both Madhubani and Darbhanga. “My grandmother’s village is in Madhubani, and my maternal grandmother’s village is in Darbhanga. People from both places love me equally. But ultimately, it will be the party’s decision,” she said.
Thakur also named Prime Minister Narendra Modi as her favorite political leader. “I have been listening to his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ and live speeches for years, which always inspired me,” she added.
The Bihar Assembly elections, covering all 243 seats, are scheduled for 6 and 11 November, with counting set to take place on 14 November. The BJP has already announced its first list of 71 candidates.