Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 22/10/1989 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | Vaishali, Bihar, India |
Latest News about Deepak Prakash
2025
Deepak Prakash was sworn in as a minister in Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Bihar cabinet as the sole representative of Rashtriya Lok Morcha, which won four of six contested seats. Notably, he became the only non-legislator among 26 ministers inducted, having not contested the 2025 Assembly elections, which sparked debate about dynastic politics in the NDA coalition.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Deepak Kushwaha | ||||
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
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| Weight | 65 Kg (143 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Degree | Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Computer Science |
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| University | Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal University |
| Graduation Year | 2011 |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Kushwaha |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Sakshi Mishra |
| Marriage Date | 2019 |
| Spouse | Sakshi Mishra (Daughter of Retired IAS SN Mishra) |
Family
| Father | Upendra Kushwaha (Founder and Chief of Rashtriya Lok Morcha, Rajya Sabha MP) |
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| Mother | Sneh Lata Kushwaha (MLA from Sasaram) |
| Siblings | 1 Sister |
| Spouse | Sakshi Mishra (Daughter of Retired IAS SN Mishra) |
| Grandfather | Ram Naresh Kushwaha (former MLA) |
| Grandmother | Muneshwari Devi (known for social work) |
Career
| Overview | Deepak Prakash comes from a prominent political family. He earned a BTech in Computer Science from MIT Manipal in 2011 and worked as a software engineer from 2011 to 2013 before transitioning to self-employment. He began active involvement in Rashtriya Lok Morcha party work around 2019-2020, participating in campaigns and organizational activities. In 2025, despite not contesting the Assembly elections, he was sworn in as a minister in Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Bihar cabinet, becoming the sole non-legislator minister among 26 ministers inducted. His ministerial focus includes youth employment opportunities and women's initiatives. |
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Style Quotient
| Notable Attire | Wore casual jeans and an untucked shirt for the oath ceremony, which garnered social media attention. |
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Social Media
| https://www.facebook.com/DeepakPrakashRLM |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born into a political family in Sasaram, Deepak Prakash has direct connections to prominent political figures. | |
| 2. He worked in IT in Pune and Noida before fully committing to political organizational roles. | |
| 3. His name for the ministerial position was communicated shortly before the oath ceremony amidst some political concerns. | |
| 4. Prakash’s casual attire during his swearing-in was intended as a personal preference rather than a statement. | |
| 5. Focuses on employment opportunities and women's initiatives within his ministerial role, emphasizing the need for merit over lineage. | |
| 6. Born and raised in Patna, he completed his schooling in 2007. | |
| 7. Worked in IT sector in Pune and Noida before fully committing to political organizational roles. | |
| 8. His name for the ministerial position was communicated to him only moments before the oath ceremony. | |
| 9. His induction as minister without contesting elections drew criticism from opposition parties regarding dynastic politics. | |
| 10. Reports suggest neither Chief Minister Nitish Kumar nor Union Home Minister Amit Shah were initially enthusiastic about his appointment. |