Bhojpuri folk songs are a significant force in Bihar's election fervor, with both NDA and Mahagathbandhan leveraging catchy tunes to attract voters. Prominent singers and actors like Manoj Tiwari, Pawan Singh, Dinesh Lal Yadav, and Ravi Kishan are amplifying campaign messages, while Khesari Lal Yadav leads the Mahagathbandhan's musical outreach.
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