Darbhanga, October 20 (NEWS IN BIHAR).

Alinagar of Darbhanga, which till now was just an assembly constituency, has this time emerged as a cultural symbol in the politics of Bihar.

When Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said during Maithili Thakur’s nomination that “After Maithili Thakur’s victory, Alinagar will be called Sitanagar,” this statement was not just a political speech — it was a new discourse, pointing in the direction of linking the politics of development with culture.

Alinagar is a region situated on the land of Mithila, where tradition and change both go together.

In the lives of the people here, Mother Sita is not only a symbol of religious faith but also a symbol of cultural identity. In such a situation, the idea of ??the name “Sitanagar” is not just a name change, but a proposal for a cultural renaissance.

This proposal revives that Mithila consciousness, which has given direction to India’s civilization, dignity and women’s dignity for centuries.

But the question is also – will just changing the name bring back the dignity and pride that has been the history of this land?

Or is this a new use of cultural symbolism within politics?

Maithili Thakur: Journey from culture to politics

When BJP declared Maithili Thakur as its candidate from Alinagar, it hit two birds with one stone –

First, to give political voice to cultural sentiments,

Second, to create a new language of public relations by empowering women leadership.

Maithili Thakur is the voice of Mithila, which gave global recognition to folk singing.

Now the same voice has changed into the sound of “Developed India” on the political stage.

His candidature is not just an election, but it is a sign that BJP now wants to transform cultural consciousness into organizational strength in Mithila.

The bugle of developed Bihar – but in which notes?

The concept of “Developed India” is now being transformed into the slogan of “Developed Bihar”.

The proclamation of this slogan from Alinagar shows that the party has resolved to make Mithila the next center of development.

But this development should not be limited only to roads, electricity, bridges or schemes.

Development will be meaningful only if it addresses the real problems of the region like education, unemployment, agriculture and migration.

Darbhanga is still counted among the most neglected districts of Bihar – there are few employment opportunities, weak health services and a dilapidated education system.

In such a situation, the trumpet of “Developed Bihar” will be effective only when it speaks the language of local needs.

This is the biggest challenge for Maithili Thakur – how she transforms cultural popularity into social responsibility.

Role of cultural symbolism in politics

The use of cultural symbols in politics is not new, but its form is different in Alinagar.

Here culture has been presented not only as a medium of propaganda but as a bridge of public sentiments.

The concept of “Sitanagar” awakens both reverence and self-respect in the minds of the people.

But this symbolism proves to be hollow when there is a lack of real change behind it.

If education, women empowerment, self-employment and infrastructure development are not associated with this name, then this cultural slogan will also get lost in the air like other slogans.

Political economics of Alinagar

Politically, Alinagar is a mixed area — caste equations, religious sentiments and development issues run parallel here.

BJP has tried to appeal to Brahmin-Mithila sentiments here by making Maithili Thakur its candidate.

At the same time, RJD is presenting a challenge in this field by raising issues of social justice and employment.

This election will not only indicate the seat, but also the political direction in which Bihar politics will move forward – will it turn towards cultural renaissance, or remain stuck in the grip of traditional equations?

Dream of Sitanagar or reality of Alinagar?

By calling Alinagar “Sitanagar” this land may get a new name of pride,

But real respect will be achieved only when the daughters here are safe, the youth get employment, and the farmers get value for their crops.

Maithili Thakur’s candidature is not just an individual’s journey, but an expression of the thirst of Bihar, which has been in search of both “development” and “identity” for years.

Becoming Sitanagar would be meaningful only if the region revives the original ethos of Mithila – education, decency and dedication.

Only then can it be said that Alinagar has truly blown the “bugle of developed Bihar”.

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/ Krishna Mohan Mishra