Bihar minister Deepak Prakash (File photo) NEW DELHI: Bihar minister Deepak Prakash was on Tuesday nominated to the state Legislative Council, days after the Supreme Court questioned his continuance in the cabinet without being a legislator.According to a gazette notification, governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (retd.) nominated Prakash to the vacant seat left by BJP MLC Devesh Kumar’s resignation.Prakash was first inducted into the then Nitish Kumar-led Bihar cabinet in November last year and was recently re-inducted into the BJP-led government headed by Samrat Choudhary. On both occasions, he was not a member of either House of the state legislature.His father, Upendra Kushwaha, whose Rashtriya Lok Morcha is a constituent of the BJP-led ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), thanked the BJP leadership but insisted the nomination was unrelated to the court proceedings.“I express my gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah and BJP national president Nitin Nabin. We shall work to take Bihar forward,” Kushwaha told reporters, according to PTI.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines”People file petitions for all sorts of things. When Deepak Prakash had first become a minister, the NDA had in principle decided that he would be sent to the Legislative Council in due course,” he added.BJP sources, however, admitted Kumar had “sacrificed” his seat to accommodate Prakash. Kumar, whose tenure had less than a year left, resigned on July 31, saying it was a “voluntary decision”.Last week, while hearing a petition challenging Prakash’s continuance as minister, the Supreme Court raised the “legal question” of “how long can you have an unelected minister”.Under constitutional rules, a person appointed as a minister must become a member of either House of the legislature within six months.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’It’s My Moral Call To Be Here’: Author Nilotpal Mrinal Joins Ranchi Student ProtestMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Apologises Over PM Modi Video Row, Admits Paid Content BoostingJharkhand Students Display Mark Sheets, Allege Irregularities In JPSC-JSSC Evaluation’Merit Can’t Beat Money’: Jharkhand Aspirant On Hunger Strike Demand Strong JPSC-JSSC Reforms’I’m A Farmer’s Son, I Can’t Buy Papers’: In JPSC-JSSC Exam Leak, Students Demand CBI Probe’56% Indian Vehicles Uninsured’: Supreme Court Calls For ‘Challans’, Urgent Enforcement Action’We Feel Cheated’: Jharkhand Student Protesters Voice Anger Over JPSC-JSSC Exam Row’If You Won’t Listen, Then Who Will?’: Jharkhand Student’s Msg To Hemant Soren Over JPSC-JSSC RowIndia Responds After Pakistan Deploys Chinese SH-15 Howitzers Along BorderJharkhand Mob Lynching: Rape Accused Beaten To Death, Police Probe POCSO Case And Mob Violence123Photostories5 must-have sneakers every wardrobe needs in 20265 timeless lessons from your grandparents that modern life forgot10 baby names inspired by dawn, sunset, and the skyBrain teaser optical illusion: You are among the top 1% if you stop all 25 animals hidden in the man’s face within 2 minutesWant Korean glass skin? These 5 daily habits make all the differenceThe Barack Obama blueprint: Healthy habits that help the former US President stay energetic and resilient at 658 ordinary moments that leave a lifelong impact on your childMalaika Arora’s 5 morning yoga poses every woman should try for better flexibility and joint healthKriti Sanon’s 3,000-crystal ivory Gaurav Gupta lehenga looks like fashion imagined beyond EarthWhat happens when you mix baking soda, detergent, and toothpaste? 3 reasons to use this combination in your kitchen123Hot PicksRBI MeetingGold Rate TodayStock Market TodayICMAI June 2026 toppers listTamil Nadu Budget SessionTN supplementary resultSpaceXUPI transactionsD Y PatilTop TrendingRBI MPC MeetingVande Matram StanzaUdhayanidhi StalinBritish ReturnsPM ModiTamil Nadu Budget Session 2026Air India FlightD Y Patil DeathTamil Nadu BudgetShradha Singh
NEW DELHI: Bihar minister Deepak Prakash was on Tuesday nominated to the state Legislative Council, days after the Supreme Court questioned his continuance in the cabinet without being a legislator.According to a gazette notification, governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (retd.) nominated Prakash to the vacant seat left by BJP MLC Devesh Kumar’s resignation.Prakash was first inducted into the then Nitish Kumar-led Bihar cabinet in November last year and was recently re-inducted into the BJP-led government headed by Samrat Choudhary. On both occasions, he was not a member of either House of the state legislature.His father, Upendra Kushwaha, whose Rashtriya Lok Morcha is a constituent of the BJP-led ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), thanked the BJP leadership but insisted the nomination was unrelated to the court proceedings.“I express my gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah and BJP national president Nitin Nabin. We shall work to take Bihar forward,” Kushwaha told reporters, according to PTI.
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“People file petitions for all sorts of things. When Deepak Prakash had first become a minister, the NDA had in principle decided that he would be sent to the Legislative Council in due course,” he added.BJP sources, however, admitted Kumar had “sacrificed” his seat to accommodate Prakash. Kumar, whose tenure had less than a year left, resigned on July 31, saying it was a “voluntary decision”.Last week, while hearing a petition challenging Prakash’s continuance as minister, the Supreme Court raised the “legal question” of “how long can you have an unelected minister”.Under constitutional rules, a person appointed as a minister must become a member of either House of the legislature within six months.
