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Bihar’s election atmosphere has become electrifying with the entry of Bhojpuri superstar Khesari Lal Yadav, who is contesting the Chhapra Assembly seat as the RJD candidate against BJP’s Chhoti Kumari. The actor-turned-politician’s campaign launch turned into a spectacular show of fanfare and enthusiasm, reflecting his immense popularity in the region.As Khesari Lal began his campaign tour in Chhapra, supporters welcomed him with a 200-litre milk bath, chanting slogans of “Khesari Bhaiya Zindabad.” The actor appeared thrilled by the warm reception, visibly delighted by the crowd’s energy. In a unique gesture of admiration, supporters then weighed him with ₹5 lakh worth of coins, while thousands gathered to take photographs and interact with their leader.Political analysts say the Chhapra constituency has now become one of the hottest seats in Bihar, with Khesari Lal’s star power expected to draw significant attention and votes. His campaign highlights the RJD’s strategy to leverage celebrity influence in key constituencies to challenge the BJP’s candidates effectively.The enthusiasm surrounding Khesari Lal’s rallies underscores the changing dynamics of Bihar’s electoral politics, where celebrity appeal is increasingly shaping voter engagement and campaign narratives.
