List of Deputy Chief Ministers of Bihar

The Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar is a key member of the state government, assisting the Chief Minister in various administrative and policy matters. The role involves managing specific portfolios and ensuring smooth governance. Read More about Deputy Chief Ministers of BH.

Updated On - 05 Sep 2025

Current Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar

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Here is the list of Deputy Chief Ministers of Bihar from its formation in 1946 to the present in 2025:

Name

Term of Office

Constituency

Party

Vijay Sinha and Samrat Choudhary

28 January 2024 – Present

Lakhisarai and MLC

Bharatiya Janata Party

Tejashwi Yadav

10 August 2022 – 28 January 2024

Raghopur

Rashtriya Janata Dal

Tarkishore Prasad and Renu Devi

16 November 2020 – 9 August 2022

Katihar and Bettiah

Bharatiya Janata Party

Sushil Kumar Modi

27 July 2017 – 16 November 2020

MLC

Bharatiya Janata Party

Tejashwi Yadav

20 November 2015 – 26 July 2017

Raghopur

Rashtriya Janata Dal

Sushil Kumar Modi

24 November 2005 – 16 June 2013

MLC

Bharatiya Janata Party

Ram Jaipal Singh Yadav

3 June 1971 – 9 January 1972

Sonpur

Indian National Congress

Jagdeo Prasad

28 January 1968 – 1 February 1968

Kurtha

Shoshit Samaj Dal

Karpoori Thakur

5 March 1967 – 28 January 1968

Tajpur

Socialist Party

Anugrah Narayan Sinha

2 April 1946 – 5 July 1957

NA

Indian National Congress

FAQs on Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar

  • Who is the Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar?

    Vijay Sinha and Samrat Choudhary are the Deputy Cheif Ministers of Bihar since 28 January 2024.

  • Can there be more than one Deputy Chief Minister in Bihar?

    Yes, Bihar can have more than one Deputy Chief Minister, especially when the ruling party wishes to balance power among different regions or communities.

  • Who appoints the Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar?

    The Chief Minister of Bihar, in consultation with the party leadership, appoints the Deputy Chief Minister(s) as part of the state cabinet.

  • Do Deputy Chief Ministers have the same powers as the Chief Minister?

    No, Deputy Chief Ministers do not have the same powers as the Chief Minister. They primarily assist the Chief Minister and take over responsibilities when the Chief Minister is unavailable.

  • What is the tenure of a Deputy Chief Minister?

    They serve as long as the state government is in power or until they are replaced by the Chief Minister or resign.

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