Patna: Following its significant victory in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, the NDA is promptly working to establish the forthcoming government, with Nitish Kumar expected to resume his role as chief minister. Concurrently, senior BJP figure Prem Kumar has surfaced as the probable candidate for the Assembly Speaker position. At 70 years old, Prem Kumar represents Gaya Town and is recognized as one of the BJP’s longest-serving lawmakers. He has secured his constituency for the ninth time, triumphing over Congress candidate Akhori Omkar Nath Srivastava. Kumar first won the Gaya Urban seat in 1990 and has held it continuously for 35 years.
Opposition parties, including Congress, the RJD, and Left factions, have made numerous attempts to displace him, launching focused campaigns during each election. Nonetheless, Kumar has steadfastly maintained his position, reinforcing his status as one of the BJP’s most resilient leaders in the state.