Participation of Bhojpuri stars has increased in Bihar elections 2025. Artists like Khesari Lal Yadav, Seema Singh and Ritesh Pandey are in the electoral fray. His popularity is attracting young voters, making the election interesting.
Patna: The excitement for Bihar Assembly elections 2025 is now at its peak. This time, not only traditional leaders but also superstars of Bhojpuri cinema have jumped into the fray. His electoral entry is not only making the political scenario interesting but is also generating enthusiasm among the young voters and the general public.
Khesari Lal Yadav: Chapra’s superstar
Bhojpuri music and films superstar Khesari Lal Yadav this time joined RJD and entered the electoral fray from Chhapra assembly seat. This singer-actor from Rasoolpur village of Saran district has made a special mark in the Bhojpuri industry with his popularity and hard work. Khesari is active in public service and politics along with his wife Chanda Devi. His popularity is widespread among the youth and this is believed to be his first electoral experience. As soon as he entered the electoral fray, he made it clear that his aim is not just to gather vote bank for public service and development of the area, but to directly solve the questions and problems of the common people.
Seema Singh: Dancing Queen of Marhaura
Bhojpuri industry’s famous ‘item queen’ Seema Singh is contesting from Marhaura Assembly seat on LJP (Ram Vilas) R ticket. Seema, a resident of Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, is married to Barbigha from Sheikhpura district of Bihar. Seema Singh emphasizes on women empowerment and social issues in her area. His star power and popularity can give a big voting advantage to the party on Marhaura seat. His election videos and posts are becoming increasingly viral on social media.
Vinay Bihari: Player of experience
Bhojpuri singer and four-time MLA Vinay Bihari is going to contest elections for the fourth time this time. Vinay, who is contesting from West Champaran or nearby assembly constituencies on BJP ticket, has strengthened his hold by doing many development works in his area. His experience and connection with the land make him special in elections.
Ritesh Pandey: Attraction of young voters
Bhojpuri film singer Ritesh Pandey has decided to contest elections from Karghar seat by taking membership of Jan Suraj Party. His publicity and connection with the public is continuously increasing. His popularity among young voters can prove to be a big advantage for the party.
Pawan Singh, Manoj Tiwari and Ravi Kishan: Active as star campaigners
Bhojpuri industry superstar Pawan Singh has not directly entered the electoral fray, but is active as a star campaigner for BJP. At the same time, Manoj Tiwari and Ravi Kishan are already BJP MPs and are putting their efforts for the party in the election campaign.
Impact of stars’ participation
The entry of Bhojpuri stars into the electoral fray is not only making Bihar Elections 2025 colourful, but is also increasing enthusiasm among the youth and the general public. The popularity of these stars is proving helpful in increasing the vote bank for the parties.
According to analysts, the combination of star power and political strategy is playing an important role in this election. Their presence in the electoral arena is not limited to just voting, rather they are motivating new voters, especially youth and people associated with the film world, to be active in voting.