Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Bhojpuri Singer Ritesh Pandey Quits Politics
Ritesh Pandey, a famous Bhojpuri singer known for songs like 'Hello Kaun,' has decided to leave the Jan Suraaj Party.
He announced his decision on social media, saying he wanted to serve people through his music and social work instead of politics.
He ran for the Kargahar Assembly seat but didn't win.
Even though he didn't win, he said he learned a lot and gained people's affection.
He feels it's hard to be completely honest in public service while being in a political party, so he chose to step away.
People are now wondering if he will join another party or focus fully on his music and social work.
Ritesh Pandey, a popular Bhojpuri singer, has quit the Jan Suraaj Party led by Prashant Kishor.
He announced his decision on X (formerly Twitter), stating he wants to focus on music and social work.
Pandey contested the Kargahar Assembly seat but did not win, though he expressed no regrets about his political journey.
He described his political experience as a learning phase and valued the support he received from people.
Pandey mentioned that continuing public service with complete honesty is challenging while being tied to a political party.
- Who
- Ritesh Pandey, a popular Bhojpuri singer
- What
- Quit the Jan Suraaj Party led by Prashant Kishor
- When
- Announced on Monday, January 12, 2026
- Where
- Bihar, India
- Why
- To focus on music and social work, feeling conflicted about continuing public service while tied to a political party
- Name
- Ritesh Pandey
- Profession
- Bhojpuri Singer
- Party
- Jan Suraaj Party
- Contested Seat
- Kargahar Assembly
- Reason for Quitting
- Focus on Music and Social Work
- Notable Songs
- Hello Kaun, Lehenga Lucknowa, Kamariya Dukhta Ae Raja Ji