Maithili Thakur, 22-year-old folk singer, appointed as state icon of Bihar by ECI
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Folk singer Maithili Thakur was appointed the state icon for Bihar by the Election Commission on Monday. “The ECI has approved the proposal of appointment of Maithili Thakur, folk singer as State Icon of Bihar”, the letter sent to the Chief Electoral Officer of Bihar read. Sharing the news on Twitter, the 22-year-old singer wrote in Hindi, "It is a matter of great pleasure for me. I will always try to contribute."