Tarkishore Prasad

Tarkishore Prasad is an Indian politician belonging to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Born on February 5, 1956, in Saharsa, Bihar, he belongs to the Kalwar community and completed his Intermediate of Science from Darshan Sah College, Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Darbhanga.

He served as the fifth Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar from 16 November 2020 to 9 August 2022 and has multiple legislative tenures.

He contested the Bihar Assembly Election in November 2025 from the Katihar constituency and secured a win, defeating Saurav Kumar Agarwal of the Vikassheel Insaan Party by 22,154 votes.

By Rashmi | Thursday, January 22, 2026, 11:27:35 AM [IST]

Tarkishore Prasad Biography

An Indian politician, Tarkishore Prasad, draws his political roots from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Born in an OBC community of Bihar, Mr Prasad did his schooling from the government school and then joined Darshan Shah College, Katihar, for a brief period, from where he earned an Intermediate of Science degree.

From the branches of RSS, he ventured into student politics as ABVP leader and had an association with Bharteey Janta Party from an early age. He won his first election as a member of the Bihar legislative assembly in 2005 and then never looked back ever since.

Tarkishore Prasad is known for his goodwill in all sects of the party and beyond. Winning 4 MLA elections successively, he was crowned as the deputy chief minister in Nitish Kumar-led NDA government in the state in 2020, replacing his party colleague and BJP heavyweight Sushil Modi.

In November 2025, Tarkishore Prasad was re-elected as MLA from the Katihar constituency, polling 100,255 votes and defeating his closest rival, Saurav Kumar Agarwal, by 22,154 votes, reinforcing his multi-term leadership in eastern Bihar.

Tarkishore Prasad Personal Life

Full Name	Tarkishore Prasad
Date of Birth	05 Jan 1956 (Age 70)
Place of Birth	Saharsa
Party Name	Bharatiya Janta Party
Education	12th Pass
Profession	Agriculture, Business
Father's Name	Ganga Prasad Bhagat
Mother's Name	Sumitra Devi
Spouse's Name	Renu Prasad
Spouse's Profession	Home Maker
Children	1 Son(s)
Religion	Hindu
Caste	Baniya

Tarkishore Prasad Net Worth

Net Worth

₹2.95 CRORE

ASSETS

₹2.96 CRORE

Liabilities

₹53,125.00

Education Qualification of Tarkishore Prasad

Passed class 12th from Darshan Sah College, Katihar, L.N.M.University in Darbhanga in 1974.

Interesting Facts about Tarkishore Prasad

1. He has been active in BJP since its inception in 1984.
2. He won his first election as MLA in 2005 by a margin of 165 votes only.
3. He is the first time minister in Nitish Kumar led Bihar state government.
4. Before taking the charge of Deputy Chief Minister, he was never inducted in the cabinet of any government.

Political Timeline of Tarkishore Prasad

2025: Elected as MLA from Katihar, receiving 100,255 votes and defeating Saurav Kumar Agarwal of the Vikassheel Insaan Party by 22,154 votes.
2025: In the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, Prasad secured a significant victory in the Katihar constituency, defeating RJD candidate Dr. Ram Prakash Mahto with a substantial margin
2022: Tarkishore Prasad had to step down as the deputy chief minister of Bihar on 11 August 2022 as the government collapsed after Nitish Kumar broke-off with NDA and joined the grand alliance with RJD.
2020: He won the MLA election from the same Katihar seat of Bihar for the fourth time successively and got crowned as one of the two Deputy Chief Minister in Nitish Kumar led state government of Bihar. As a cabinet minister he takes charge of finance, taxation, environment, forest and information technology.
2015: Mr. Prasad was among the few BJP leaders to win an election against the then grand alliance of JDU, RJD and Congress.
2010: Won again from the Katihar assembly constituency of Bihar.
2005: Won his first election as an MLA from Katihar constituency of Bihar by defeating Ram Prakash Mahato of RJD by margin of 165 votes only.
1984: Joined BJP
1974: Tarkishore Prasad started his political career as a student leader with ABVP.

Tarkishore Prasad Early Life

1974: He passed intermediate from Darshan Sah College, Katihar and started his political journey.
1956: Tarkishore Prasad Bhagat was born to Ganga Prasad Bhagat and Sumitra Devi in Saharsa Bihar.

Tarkishore Prasad Achievements

Deputy Chief Minister, Bihar

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs on Tarkishore Prasad)

Who is Tarkishore Prasad's wife?
Renu Prasad is the wife of Tarkishore Prasad.
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Tarkishore Prasad belongs to the 'Baniya' caste.
Tarkishore Prasad qualification.
Tarkishore Prasad is 12th pass.
Tarkishore Prasad belongs to which party?
Tarkishore Prasad is from the Bhartiya Janata Party.
Who is Tarkishore Prasad?
Tarkishore Prasad is an Indian politician. He served as the fifth Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar from 16 November to 9 August 2022.

Tarkishore Prasad Latest News & Updates

Firing Incident at Public Event
In June 2023, a BJP meeting in Murliganj, Madhepura district, turned violent when a party leader fired shots at another during an altercation, leaving one person injured. The incident raised concerns about internal party conflicts and public safety.
Extortion Allegations by JD(U) MLA
In August 2021, JD(U) MLA Gopal Mandal alleged that Prasad frequently visited Bhagalpur to "collect extortion money" from shop owners. Mandal demanded a probe into the matter and called for Prasad's resignation.
Allegations of Favoritism in Water Supply Contracts
In September 2021, Congress demanded Prasad's resignation after an investigation revealed that his family and associates had received 36 contracts worth over ₹53 crore under the 'Har Ghar Nal Ka Jal' scheme. The Congress party accused him of nepotism and corruption.

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