Vijay Sinha

Vijay Kumar Sinha is a prominent Indian politician serving as the Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar. A steadfast member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he has built a significant political career, representing the Lakhisarai constituency in the Bihar Legislative Assembly since 2010.
Before his current role as Deputy Chief Minister, Sinha held various important positions, including the Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly and the Leader of the Opposition.
He contested the Bihar Assembly Election in November 2025 from the Lakhisarai constituency and secured a win, defeating Amaresh Kumar of the Indian National Congress by 24,940 votes.
He was sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar on 20 November 2025 in the Nitish Kumar 10th ministry.

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Vijay Sinha Biography

Born on 5 June 1967, in Tilakpur, Chanan, Lakhisarai, Bihar, Vijay Kumar Sinha's journey in public life began with a strong educational foundation and early involvement in student politics. He completed a Diploma in Civil Engineering in 1989 from Government Polytechnic, Barauni, Begusarai. During his student days, he was an active member of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing of the RSS, which shaped his ideological leanings and prepared him for a career in politics.

Sinha's political career saw him rise through the ranks of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He was first elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Lakhisarai constituency in 2005, and has since been re-elected consecutively in 2010, 2015, and 2020.

He served as the Minister of Labour Resources in the Government of Bihar from 29 July 2017, to 16 November 2020. A significant milestone in his career was his election as the Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly on 25 November 2020, a position he held until 24 August 2022. He resigned from the Speakership following a no-confidence motion. Subsequently, he assumed the role of Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Assembly from 24 August 2022, to 28 January 2024.

On 28 January 2024, Vijay Kumar Sinha was appointed as one of the Deputy Chief Ministers of Bihar, alongside Samrat Choudhary, under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. In this capacity, he has also held portfolios such as Minister of Road Construction, Minister of Art, Culture & Youth Affairs, and Minister of Mining & Geology (from January 28, 2024 to February 26, 2025), and is currently serving as the Minister of Agriculture (assumed office February 26, 2025). Sinha belongs to the influential Bhumihar community and is recognized as an experienced leader within the BJP. He has been noted for his assertive demeanor, particularly during his tenure as Speaker, where he introduced initiatives like '5 Sankalp' aimed at promoting harmony and civic values.

Regarding his financial standing, as per disclosures from 2024, Vijay Kumar Sinha owns immovable assets worth ₹2,42,00,000, while his wife holds immovable assets valued at ₹3,32,00,000. He also possesses a revolver worth ₹77,181. Notably, there are also criminal charges registered against him, including one related to cheating (IPC Section 420) and one related to criminal breach of trust (IPC Section 406).

Vijay‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Kumar Sinha secured the Lakhisarai seat in November 2025 by getting 122,408 votes, exceeding the Congress candidate Amaresh Kumar's votes by 24,940, thus making his fourth consecutive term in this ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌area.

On 20 November 2025, Vijay Kumar Sinha, veteran BJP leader and MLA from Lakhisarai, took oath as Deputy Chief Minister for a second term in the newly formed NDA government.

Vijay Sinha Personal Life

Full Name	Vijay Sinha
Date of Birth	05 Jun 1967 (Age 58)
Place of Birth	Tilakpur, Bihar
Party Name	Bharatiya Janta Party
Education	Diploma in Civil Engineering (1989)
Profession	Politician, Civil Engineer
Father's Name	Sharada Raman Singh
Mother's Name	Surma Devi
Spouse's Name	Sushila Devi
Spouse's Profession	Homemaker
Children	2 Son(s) 2 Daughter(s)
Religion	Hindu
Website	NA

Vijay Sinha Net Worth

Net Worth

₹10.41 CRORE

ASSETS

₹11.62 CRORE

Liabilities

₹1.21 CRORE

Interesting Facts about Vijay Sinha

Vijay Kumar Sinha was an active member of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) during his student life.
He was the first BJP member to become the Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly.
As Speaker, he introduced initiatives like '5 Sankalp' and aimed for 100% answers to questions in the house, a first for the Bihar legislative assembly.

Political Timeline of Vijay Sinha

2025: Sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar in the 41st (tenth Nitish) ministry.
2025: Elected as MLA from Lakhisarai, receiving 122,408 votes and defeating Amaresh Kumar (INC) by 24,940 votes.
2025: Assumed office as Minister of Agriculture (February 26, 2025).
2024: Appointed Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar (January 28, 2024).
Held portfolios such as Minister of Road Construction, Minister of Art, Culture & Youth Affairs, and Minister of Mining & Geology (January 28, 2024 – February 26, 2025).
2022: Resigned as Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly (August 24, 2022).
Appointed Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Assembly (August 24, 2022).
2020: Re-elected as MLA from Lakhisarai (October/November 2020).
Appointed Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly (November 25, 2020).
2017-2020: Served as Minister of Labour Resources, Government of Bihar (July 29, 2017 – November 16, 2020).
2015: Re-elected as MLA from Lakhisarai.
2010: Re-elected as MLA from Lakhisarai.
2005: Elected as MLA from Lakhisarai constituency.
1989: Completed Diploma in Civil Engineering from Government Polytechnic, Barauni.
1986: Married Sushila Devi.
1983: Entered student politics, became an active member of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP).
1967: Born on 5 June 1967, in Tilakpur, Bihar.

Vijay Sinha Achievements

Served as Minister of Labour Resources, Government of Bihar (2017-2020).
Elected Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly (2020-2022).
Appointed Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Assembly (2022-2024).
Currently serving as the Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar since January 2024.
Introduced the '5 Sankalp' initiative as Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly to foster harmony and build a better society.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs on Vijay Sinha)

What are some of Vijay Sinha's achievements as the Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly?
As Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly from 2020 to 2022, Vijay Sinha was known for his efforts to ensure 100% answers to questions in the house, a historical first. He also introduced the '5 Sankalp' initiative, aimed at fostering harmony and building a better society.
Who are the family members of Vijay Sinha?
Vijay Sinha's father is Sharada Raman Singh (deceased), and his mother is Surma Devi. He is married to Sushila Devi, and together they have two sons and two daughters.
What is Vijay Sinha's educational background?
Vijay Sinha completed a Diploma in Civil Engineering in 1989 from Government Polytechnic, Barauni, Begusarai.
What are the significant political positions held by Vijay Sinha?
Vijay Sinha has held several key political offices. He served as the Minister of Labour Resources for the Government of Bihar, Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, and Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Assembly. He is currently the Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar.
Who is Vijay Sinha?
Vijay Sinha, formally known as Vijay Kumar Sinha, is an Indian politician and a leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He currently holds the position of Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar and has been an MLA representing the Lakhisarai constituency since 2010.

Vijay Sinha Latest News & Updates

Re-election Bid
In the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections that are scheduled to take place, Sinha is, for the sixth time, contesting from the Lakhisarai constituency and, thus, trying to keep his seat and add chapters to his political journey. He is going to run in the election, which people perceive as a confirmation of his lasting power in the area.
Dual Voter Registration Issue
In August 2025, the Election Commission of India put a question mark on Sinha's credibility after he was found registered as a voter in both Patna and Lakhisarai districts. The Election Commission wanted to hear from him about the confusion caused by the dual registration, thereby questioning his honesty in the electoral process.
No-Confidence Motion as Speaker
After the no-confidence motion in 2022, Sinha's giving up the position of the Speaker was one of the major incidences. The motion made visible the discontent that was increasing grad inside the ruling coalition and also pointed up the problems of the executive body led by Sinha.

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