Deepak Prakash | |
|---|---|
| Chief Minister, Government of Bihar | |
| Assumed office 20 November 2025 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 October 1989 Patna, Bihar |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Rashtriya Lok Morcha |
| Spouse | Sakshi Mishra |
| Parents |
|
| Education | B. Tech in Computer Science from MIT, Manipal, 2011 |
| Governor | Arif Mohammad Khan |
Deepak Prakash, also known as Deepak Kushwaha, (born 22 October 1989) is an Indian politician from Bihar. He is a member of the Rashtriya Lok Morcha and currently serves as a Minister in the Government of Bihar since 20 November 2025.
Deepak Prakash was born on 22 October 1989 in Patna, Bihar. He completed his Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from MIT, Manipal in 2011.
Deepak Prakash entered politics as a member of the Rashtriya Lok Morcha. In 2025, he was appointed as a Minister in the Bihar government under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. He has not contested any election prior to becoming a minister.
His appointment as minister without contesting any election led to public and media controversy. Questions were raised about political nepotism, and critics highlighted that he was taking office despite no prior legislative experience.
Deepak Prakash is married to Sakshi Mishra, the daughter of former bureaucrat S.N. Mishra from Uttar Pradesh. His mother is Snehlata Kushwaha.