Bihar Governor appoints Upendra Kushwaha’s son Deepak Prakash as MLC
Deepak Prakash, son of RLM leader Upendra Kushwaha, has been nominated to the Bihar Legislative Council following a legal challenge regarding his status as an unelected minister. The appointment resolves a constitutional issue regarding the six-month limit for ministers to secure a legislative seat.
Why it matters
Illustrates the intersection of constitutional law, political alliances, and ministerial appointments in Indian state politics.
Bihar Governor Lieutenant-General (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain on August 5, 2026 nominated Deepak Prakash to the Bihar Legislative Council to fill the vacancy following the resignation of nominated member Devesh Kumar on July 31, 2026. Mr. Prakash is the son of Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) president and Rajya Sabha member Upendra Kushwaha, an ally in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
On July 30, 2026, the Supreme Court, while hearing a petition, had asked the Bihar Government how Mr. Prakash, an unelected Minister, could hold the position even six months after assuming office. Following this, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLC Mr. Kumar resigned, making way for Mr. Prakash’s appointment as MLC.
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