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Bihar BJP MLA Maithili Thakur Denies Land‑Grabbing Claims, Threatens Defamation Suit
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 10:46 PM
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Bihar’s BJP legislator Maithili Thakur has dismissed recent accusations that her family is involved in land grabbing and said she will file a defamation suit against those spreading the claims.
Bihar BJP MLA Maithili Thakur issued a public statement rejecting recent allegations that members of her family have illegally acquired land. The accusations, which surfaced in local media reports, claim that the family benefitted from unlawful land grabs in the state.
In her response, Thakur described the claims as baseless and politically motivated, asserting that no evidence has been presented to substantiate them. She warned that she will pursue a defamation suit against anyone continuing to spread the allegations, emphasizing her readiness to protect her reputation and that of her family.
Authorities have not confirmed any formal investigation into the matter, and the state government has not issued an official comment. The BJP, meanwhile, has not released a separate statement on the issue. Political analysts note that such allegations, even when unproven, can influence public perception ahead of upcoming elections and add pressure on local leaders.
The episode highlights the broader sensitivity surrounding land ownership disputes in Bihar, where competing claims and political rivalries often intersect.
In her response, Thakur described the claims as baseless and politically motivated, asserting that no evidence has been presented to substantiate them. She warned that she will pursue a defamation suit against anyone continuing to spread the allegations, emphasizing her readiness to protect her reputation and that of her family.
Authorities have not confirmed any formal investigation into the matter, and the state government has not issued an official comment. The BJP, meanwhile, has not released a separate statement on the issue. Political analysts note that such allegations, even when unproven, can influence public perception ahead of upcoming elections and add pressure on local leaders.
The episode highlights the broader sensitivity surrounding land ownership disputes in Bihar, where competing claims and political rivalries often intersect.