In a major twist to Bihar’s political landscape, Bhojpuri superstar Pawan Singh’s wife Jyoti Singh has officially stepped into politics. On Monday, she filed her nomination papers as an independent candidate from the Karakat Assembly constituency, sparking widespread discussion across both political and Bhojpuri film circles.

The development came on the final day of the nomination process for 122 assembly seats slated for polling in the second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections. The nomination withdrawal deadline for the first phase, covering 121 seats, had already closed earlier.

Before filing her nomination, Jyoti Singh took to Instagram to engage directly with her followers and seek their advice on whether she should contest the elections. In her heartfelt post, she wrote,

“Divine people of Karakat, today, I am in a state of confusion and don’t know what to do. I even tried to find out people’s opinions over the phone — 50 percent were positive, and 50 percent were negative. Now, I’m not sure what decision to take.”

Expressing her emotional connection with the people of Karakat, she added, “As I have always made my decisions after consulting all of you, I will not take any step this time without asking you first. Tomorrow, I will come among you with a question in my heart. I hope you will give me your advice and answer — just as you would to your own daughter or daughter-in-law.”

Reaffirming her respect and affection for her supporters, Jyoti concluded, “Whether I should contest the election or not — that decision I leave to you, the people of Karakat, who have always been and will always remain sacred and respected to me. Your daughter and daughter-in-law, Jyoti.”