Bhojpuri Star Khesari Meets Tejashwi, Denies Political Entry Despite RJD Buzz

Bhojpuri actor Khesari Lal Yadav met RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav in Patna, sparking election rumors. The singer-actor dismissed speculation, stating he’s focused on films. Analysts see potential for celebrity politics in Bihar as RJD eyes his mass appeal. Fans await his next release.

Patna: Bhojpuri cinema's famous actor and singer Khesari Lal Yadav on Thursday met Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Bihar opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav at his residence in Patna. After this meeting, discussions started in political circles about whether Khesari Lal Yadav can contest the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections on an RJD ticket. However, Khesari Lal Yadav clearly dismissed these speculations and said that he had come not to contest the elections but to meet Tejashwi.

"Even if we are heroes, we are not entering electoral politics."

In a conversation with the media, Khesari Lal Yadav said, "We did not come to contest elections; we are heroes. We are busy in our film career and singing good songs." He also said that he has a brotherly relationship with Tejashwi Yadav and he had come to seek his blessings. On the question of contesting elections in the future, he said, "We live today; we don't know what will happen tomorrow. If Tejashwi Bhai says so, then we will see."

Closeness with Tejashwi Yadav and the Lalu family

Khesari Lal Yadav has had a good relationship with RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav for a long time. Even before the Lok Sabha elections last year, Khesari had met Lalu Yadav, after which there were discussions about him contesting the elections. Khesari Lal Yadav is originally from the Saran (Chapra) district of Bihar and is a big name in the Bhojpuri industry.

Will Khesari Lal Yadav enter politics?

Although Khesari described this meeting as normal, political analysts believe that the interference of celebrities is increasing in Bihar politics. If RJD gives a ticket to a popular Bhojpuri star, it can attract youth and the rural vote bank. For now, Khesari has made it clear that he is right now focused on films and music.

"The journey from the film world to politics?"

Khesari Lal Yadav's meeting with Tejashwi Yadav has once again brought the link between Bollywood and politics into discussion. Although Khesari has distanced himself from electoral politics, if he joins RJD in the future, it can bring a new twist to Bihar's politics. At present, his fans are waiting for his new films and songs.