Singer Maithili Thakur Joins BJP, May Contest Bihar Polls From Alinagar
Celebrated Maithili folk singer Maithili Thakur joined the BJP today. Sources said she is expected to contest the coming assembly election from Alinagar in Darbhanga, one of the two districts that comprise Mithilanchal. The party is banking on her to draw in young voters.
The singer had earlier told NDTV that she wants to join politics to serve the people of her region.
