Maithili Thakur Bihar Election 2025: Folk singer Maithili Thakur has been placed in a strong position in the Alinagar Assembly constituency, according to early trends. The popular Maithili and Bhojpuri singer, who’s celebrated for her deep cultural roots, has been projected as one of the youngest and most talked-about candidates in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.
Her candidature has been placed in Alinagar, a constituency in Darbhanga district known for its culturally diverse population and layered political history. Although the seat has generally leaned towards the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), political currents shifted in 2020 when Mishri Lal Yadav secured victory under the Vikassheel Insaan Party before aligning with the BJP.
Who is Maithili Thakur?
Born on 25 July 2000, Maithili Thakur has emerged as a prominent youth face for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Her decision to step into politics is being viewed as a strategic move by the party to strengthen its cultural and youth appeal in the Mithilanchal region. The poll debutant joined the BJP barely a month before the elections, citing her desire to “serve Bihar.” Soon after her nomination, she remarked, “Whatever job the party assigns to me, I will do it with full dedication.”
This year, the spotlight has turned towards a fierce contest between the viral folk singer and RJD’s Binod Mishra. The latter stood as runner-up in the 2020 election and is relying on his ground-level connections and his focus on employment, welfare schemes, and rural development. In contrast, Maithili’s campaign has been driven by her celebrity influence and popularity among younger voters.
Maithili Thakur’s education and assets
Maithili’s journey from a village in Madhubani to the political stage has been shaped by both cultural dedication and academic discipline. She was raised in Benipatti, around 35 km from Alinagar, where her early schooling took place. Recognising her musical talent, her family later moved to Delhi to give her better opportunities. She completed her schooling at Bal Bhavan International School in Dwarka before joining Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, a well-regarded college under the University of Delhi. The institution, founded in 1959, received a notable 7th rank in the 2025 NIRF list.
Her rise in the music world has already been marked by national acclaim. Maithili, 25, along with her brothers Rishav and Ayachi, has been credited with preserving and popularising Maithili and Bhojpuri folk traditions. Her contributions earned her the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar from the Sangeet Natak Akademi, solidifying her status as a leading cultural figure.
According to her 2025 election affidavit, Thakur’s assets are valued at nearly Rs 4 crore, highlighting her successful career in music and the visibility she’s gained over the years.