Celebrities Contesting Bihar Assembly Election 2025: From Bhojpuri Stars to Folk Singers

Celebrities Contesting Bihar Assembly Election 2025

Sumit Kumar Image Source: Instagram/priyanka

Divya Gautam (CPI–ML) She is contestant from Digha (Patna), theatre artist and social activist, cousin of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

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Maithili Thakur She is a BJP candidate from from Alinagar seat. She is a folk and classical singer promoting Maithili culture.

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Ritesh Ranjan Pandey He is contesting from Jan Suraaj Party from Parshant Kishor. He is a Bhojpuri singer and actor advocating youth empowerment in Bihar.

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Khesari Lal Yadav he is fighting from the RJD party, from Chapra constituency, and is a Bhojpuri superstar connecting with rural youth.

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Jyoti Singh, Pawan Singh’s Wife She filed her nomination from the Karakat seat as an Independent candidate. She is actively involved in social initiatives and women’s welfare.

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