Sharp and melodious words of Bhojpuri superstar Khesari Lal Yadav before the political battle of UP elections.


These days, with the buzz of assembly elections in the political corridors of Uttar Pradesh, the entry of stars from the film world has further intensified the political activity. In this series, Khesari Lal Yadav, the megastar of Bhojpuri cinema and who rules millions of hearts with his singing, has given a statement which has created a stir from social media to political circles. While talking during a recent interview and public program, Khesari Lal Yadav has praised Samajwadi Party National President and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Akhilesh Yadav. Without any hesitation, he announced from the open platform that for him there is no other hero bigger than Akhilesh Yadav in the world of politics. A popular artiste, who has a distinct and strong identity in the Bhojpuri belt, praising a politician openly and calling him his ideal or hero is a clear indication of where the stance of regional artists and star campaigners is going to be in the upcoming UP elections. As soon as this statement of Khesari Lal came out, political analysts started looking for its political meaning, because just before the elections, such statements have a direct impact on the voters and the youth.

Khesari Lal admired Akhilesh Yadav’s working style and personality, told the reasons for his praise.

Khesari Lal Yadav, known for his outspoken style, not only called Akhilesh Yadav his hero, but also openly mentioned the concrete reasons behind it. He said that Akhilesh Yadav’s simplicity, his vision towards the youth and his political style of taking every section of the society along makes him completely different and special from other leaders. The Bhojpuri star also said that when he thinks about various issues of the society and talks about the development of Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav’s way of working impresses him the most. Recalling his days of struggle and mentioning his influence among the public, Khesari said that as a politician, Akhilesh Yadav has always worked to raise the voice of the common man and the backward people, and that is why today the young generation stands strongly with him. Through this statement, he has tried to prove that his support is not a part of any political bargain, but in the eyes of an artist, it is a feeling of respect for a true public leader. Such comments are showing great enthusiasm among the workers and supporters of Samajwadi Party, and they are considering it as a big psychological advantage in the upcoming election season.

The old relationship between Bhojpuri cinema and politics, will this pair of stars bring results in the elections?

The entry of cinematic stars into the politics of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar and their support for a particular political party is not a new trend, but a veteran artist like Khesari Lal Yadav directly standing in support of the Samajwadi Party supremo gives a big message. Khesari Lal has tremendous popularity among millions of fans from Purvanchal to every corner of the country through Bhojpuri songs and films, and his statement will definitely send a positive political message among his fans. However, political experts believe that only time will tell how helpful this confluence of art and politics will prove to be in overcoming the electoral dilemma, but it is certain that such statements remain heated in the political atmosphere. Opposition parties are giving different reactions to this, while in the SP camp it is being seen as a big diplomatic and cultural victory. Overall, this entire episode of Khesari Lal Yadav praising Akhilesh Yadav has started a new and interesting chapter on the theater of upcoming UP elections, on which every political party and media will keep a close eye.