BJP MLC Resigns, Clearing Path for Deepak Prakash to Retain Ministerial Post

Brief By Newsbrief / 6:18 PM on 31 Jul 2026

A major political development unfolded in Bihar after BJP MLC Devesh Kumar resigned from the Legislative Council before completing his term. BJP state president Sanjay Saraogi submitted the resignation to the Council Chairman in Kumar's presence. The move is widely viewed as part of the NDA's strategy to facilitate Panchayati Raj Minister Deepak Prakash's entry into the Legislative Council, ensuring he remains constitutionally eligible to continue as a minister.

Deepak Prakash is currently not a member of either the Bihar Assembly or the Legislative Council, prompting a legal challenge in the Supreme Court over the constitutional six-month limit for ministers without legislative membership. The court has sought the Bihar government's response, with the next hearing scheduled for August 27.

The BJP described Devesh Kumar's resignation as a sacrifice made in the alliance's larger interest, emphasizing unity, discipline, and collective leadership within the NDA. Political observers believe the vacant Council seat will now be used to elect Deepak Prakash and resolve the ongoing constitutional dispute.