Bihar Election 2025: Maithili Thakur Becomes Youngest MLA at 25 as BJP Wins Alinagar for First Time
Patna | TheTrendingPeople.com — In a landmark moment for Bihar politics, 25-year-old Maithili Thakur is set to become the youngest-ever MLA in the state’s history, after securing a decisive victory from the Alinagar Assembly constituency in Darbhanga. Her win not only marks a generational shift in Bihar’s political landscape but also delivers the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) its first-ever victory in this seat.
Maithili, who turned 25 in June, joined the BJP just months before the Assembly polls. A celebrated folk singer and cultural ambassador of Mithila, she transformed her massive youth and cultural following into political capital, helping the BJP breach a constituency previously considered outside its reach.
Political observers believe her clean image, grassroots connect, and strong digital presence played a crucial role in mobilising young voters and first-time electors in Alinagar. The BJP’s strategic decision to field a fresh, youth-driven candidate appears to have paid off, especially in a high-stakes election dominated by narratives of development, employment, and social welfare.
Her victory is being viewed as a significant milestone for the party, which has attempted to expand its footprint in Darbhanga and Mithilanchal over the last two decades. For the first time, Alinagar voters backed the BJP decisively, signalling a shift in regional political preferences.
With her entry into the Bihar Legislative Assembly, Maithili Thakur is expected to champion issues concerning youth empowerment, cultural preservation, education, and rural development. Her win also underscores a broader national trend where young leaders are emerging as influential voices in state politics.
As Bihar witnesses a generational political churn, Maithili’s historic win stands out as a symbol of aspiration, renewal, and the increasing political participation of young Indians.