Patna, Oct. 7 -- Folk singer Maithili Thakur responded to growing speculation that she may contest in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections.

While talking to ANI, Maithili Thakur neither confirmed nor denied the possibility of her contesting the Bihar elections. The folk singer expressed her interest in gaining power through politics to bring about change in her village in terms of development.

On reports of her contesting in the Bihar elections, the folk and devotional singer said, "I am very excited with the manner in which I have been seeing the photos and articles. I am curious, but I am waiting for an official announcement. I want to go back to my village, but if I get the authority to serve my region, there will be nothing bigger ...