Narendra Narayan Yadav (JDU) was unanimously elected as the Deputy Speaker of the Bihar Assembly on Thursday, December 4, 2025. He had filed his nomination on Wednesday. Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary was his proposer, and Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary was the seconder.
Patna: A significant development occurred in Bihar politics on Thursday, December 4, 2025, when senior Janata Dal United (JDU) leader Narendra Narayan Yadav was unanimously elected as the new Deputy Speaker of the Bihar Assembly. His election concluded with a consensus, as the opposition did not field any candidate. This marks the second time Narendra Narayan Yadav has been entrusted with the responsibility of Assembly Deputy Speaker.
His nomination was filed on Wednesday, a day earlier. Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary served as his proposer, while Bihar Government's Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary played the role of seconder. As per the established procedure, his election was formally announced on Thursday in the presence of Assembly Speaker Prem Kumar.
Became Deputy Speaker for the Second Consecutive Time
Narendra Narayan Yadav has previously served as Deputy Speaker in the 17th Bihar Assembly. He thus joins the select few leaders who have become Deputy Speaker for two consecutive Assembly terms. Given his experience and understanding of house proceedings, both the ruling party and the opposition agreed upon his name.
No party from the opposition fielded a candidate for the Deputy Speaker post, which clearly indicated that Narendra Narayan Yadav enjoys widespread support from all parties. This is considered a positive message in Bihar's parliamentary tradition.
Who is Narendra Narayan Yadav? (Political Profile of Narendra Narayan Yadav)
Narendra Narayan Yadav has recently also served as the Pro-tem Speaker. After the assembly elections, he administered the oath to the newly elected MLAs. During this period, his calm and balanced demeanor was widely appreciated. Considering his performance as Pro-tem Speaker, his chances of becoming Deputy Speaker were already considered b.
Narendra Narayan Yadav is a well-known face in Bihar politics. He has been continuously elected as an MLA from the Alamnagar assembly constituency since 1995. This is considered significant evidence of his popularity and b public base. He has been actively involved in politics for the last three decades and holds a b grip on the state's political landscape.
Narendra Narayan Yadav has also held responsibilities for important departments in the Bihar government, such as Law Minister and Minister for Minor Water Resources. During his tenure as minister, he played a role in several key decisions related to water resources and administrative reforms. His administrative experience is considered highly useful for conducting house proceedings.
