Meet Vijendra Prasad Yadav: Bihar's 'Electricity Baba' and Deputy CM

The appointment of Vijendra Prasad Yadav as Deputy Chief Minister brings one of Bihar’s most effective administrators back to the forefront. Famously known as 'Bijli wale Baba' in his home district of Supaul, Yadav is credited with transforming the state’s power infrastructure. During his lengthy tenure as the Minister for Energy, Planning, and Development, he oversaw the transition of rural Bihar from the age of lanterns to the era of LED lighting. His administrative style is notably disciplined; he is known for setting strict deadlines that officials must meet without fail. With a career free from criminal charges or legal controversies, he stands as a rare example of clean and focused governance in the state.