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Who is Jay Prakash Yadav? RJD Leader’s Age, Wife, Education, Net Worth, Controversies & More | Bihar Election 2025

Bihar leader Jay Prakash Yadav’s journey from grassroots politics to national prominence, net worth, education, family and controversy explained.

Published By: Amreen Ahmad
Last Updated: November 1, 2025 11:32:11 IST

Jay Prakash Narayan Yadav is an experienced leader from Bihar with the distinction of being one of the most seasoned and influential leaders in regional politics. A man of decades-long political career, he has represented the constituencies of Munger and Banka in the Lok Sabha and has held important portfolios in both state and central governments.

Who is Jay Prakash Yadav

Born on August 2, 1954, in Barhat, Jamui district, Bihar, Jay Prakash Yadav has been active in public life for more than four decades. He is known for his role in advocating rural development and water management policies during his tenure in government.

Jay Prakash Yadav Age

As of 2025, Jay Prakash Yadav is 71 years old despite his age, he is still very politically active and maintains a visible presence in his home district and at the national level.

Jay Prakash Yadav Wife

He married Savita Yadav on 18th February, 1991 since then, the couple has kept themselves really close to public service, be it family life or their political commitments.

Jay Prakash Yadav Wife Religion

Savita Yadav follows Hinduism while the family keeps a very traditional and community oriented lifestyle that is typical of rural Bihar.

Jay Prakash Yadav Party

Yadav is associated with the Rashtriya Jansambhavna Party, though he was long considered a senior figure in the Rashtriya Janata Dal and served for years as a key strategist and loyalist of Lalu Prasad Yadav.

Jay Prakash Yadav Education Qualification

He did his Master of Arts (M.A.) and Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) from Patna University. This educational background in law and humanities has contributed to his understanding of governance and constitutional issues.

Jay Prakash Yadav Net Worth in Rupees

As per his affidavit in 2024, Jay Prakash Yadav has a net worth of around Rs. 7.73 crore, total assets of Rs. 7.74 crore and liabilities of only Rs. 1.11 lakh.

Jay Prakash Yadav Twitter Link

He has maintained an active social media presence through his official Twitter account https://x.com/JPNYadav, updating on constituency work, party initiatives and national issues. 

Note: Official Twitter handle varies, users are advised to check through verified sources.

Jay Prakash Yadav Affidavit

According to his latest affidavit filed on October 20, 2025, Yadav’s movable assets include cash, bank deposits and shares, while his immovable assets consist of agricultural and residential properties in Bihar.

Jay Prakash Yadav Property

His declared properties include land and a residential house in Barhat village, Jamui district. The total valuation, as per his affidavit, stands close to Rs. 7.7 crore.

Jay Prakash Yadav Office Address Patna

His office address is Dhokhahara Paliganj, Patna, Bihar 804423 and he manages all administrative and constituency-related works there.

Jay Prakash Yadav Constituency

Yadav has represented Munger from 2004-2009 and Banka from 2014-2019 in Lok Sabha. Previously, he served for several terms in the Bihar Legislative Assembly between 1980 and 2004.

Jay Prakash Yadav Children Name

He is survived by two daughters, Divya Prakash and Shefali Roy. Divya is married to Aman Yadav while Shefali Roy is a lawyer practicing at the Supreme Court of India.

Jay Prakash Yadav Party Current Position

In 2025, Yadav remains a senior leader, policy adviser of the Rashtriya Jansambhavna Party and actively guides the youth and local party workers.

Jay Prakash Yadav Controversy

Yadav had been accused of releasing his brother Vijay Prakash from police custody during the 2005 Bihar Assembly elections. Subsequently, he resigned from the position of Minister of State for Water Resources following the controversy. He was granted bail later and resumed his political career.

Jay Prakash Yadav Criminal Cases

According to his affidavit filed for the 2024 election, Jay Prakash Yadav does not have any criminal cases outstanding against him. His profile is clean on the “Crime-O-Meter.”

Jay Prakash Yadav Total Income Shown in ITR

His declared income has remained constant over the past few years.

2022–23: Rs. 15,06,290

2021–22: Rs. 13,30,000

2020–21: Rs. 13,66,000

2019–20: ₹Rs. 9,70,000

These figures represent his official earnings and declared sources of income as per ITR filings.

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Disclaimer: Information in this article is based on public records and official affidavits. Figures are approximate and for informational purposes only.

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