Prem Kumar Set to Become Speaker after winning nine consecutive elections from Gaya Town. Prem Kumar Set to Become Speaker is a major moment in Bihar politics. He has remained undefeated for 35 years and continues to enjoy strong public support.
The NDA formed the government in Bihar with a big majority. BJP became the largest party with 89 seats, followed by JDU with 85 seats. After the oath ceremony, senior BJP MLA Prem Kumar filed his nomination for the post of Speaker. If the opposition does not contest, he will win unopposed.
Prem Kumar is one of the most experienced BJP leaders in Bihar. He comes from the backward Kahar caste and has been active in politics since the era of Sushil Modi and Nand Kishore Yadav. He has served as minister several times and holds LLB and PhD degrees. His assets total ₹13 crore, and he has no liabilities.
In the 2025 elections, he received more than 90,000 votes, defeating his Congress rival by over 35,000 votes. His vote share increased by 4.5% compared to the previous election.
