The Chapra Sadar seat is making headlines during the Bihar Assembly elections. RJD candidate and Bhojpuri cinema superstar, Khesari Lal Yadav, is contesting from here. His star power is at its peak during the campaign, drawing crowds eager to see and meet him. During a roadshow, the public showered him with milk and weighed him in coins, showing tremendous support.
In an exclusive conversation with Aaj Tak in the midst of the election campaign, Khesari Lal Yadav expressed his belief that destiny has a greater plan as he expresses gratitude for the overwhelming public love. He pledged to transform Chapra beyond its current state and keep the trust bestowed upon him. He stated that if given an opportunity, he will use every effort to reform the broken system in Chapra.
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Reacting sharply to accusations made by BJP MPs Manoj Tiwari and Ravi Kishan, Khesari remarks that they are like elder brothers to him, but questions if they established Bhojpuri cinema for him to destroy. He challenges their contributions to the industry after entering politics, pointing out that theaters have closed, and no one addressed subsidies or revivals. He asks if they ever advocated for Bhojpuri cinema in the parliament.
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Khesari further mentioned that while Marathi films receive opportunities in multiplexes in Maharashtra, Bhojpuri cinema lacks such support. Using humor, he noted that some only discuss trivial matters like samosas and bhindi, whereas a true artist spreads their language and culture to every corner of the world.
Addressing opposition concerns regarding Tejashwi Yadav as the Chief Minister candidate for the Grand Alliance, Khesari Lal resolutely states that the public will provide all answers on the 14th. He emphasizes his wish to write a new political chapter with the blessing of Chapra's people and act as the real voice of Bhojpuri society.
