Mukesh Sahani

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Sheezan Nezami, Oct 24, 2025: The Times of India

Patna : Mukesh Sahani’s anointment as deputy CM face of Bihar’s Grand Alliance was as dramatic and meteoric as a script in Bollywood where he once worked as a set designer.


It was long anticipated RJD’s Tejashwi Prasad would be the alliance’s CM face. But it was the announcement about Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) founder Sahani that stole the limelight at a joint news conference of the alliance. 
“Historic announcement... heartfelt gratitude to all colleagues of Mahagathbandhan for trusting the son of an atipichhda (most backward) society for the post of deputy CM. This decision will become a new example of social justice and equal representation in Bihar. Hail the great alliance, hail Bihar!” Sahani wrote in a post.


The comments masked alleged elements of intrigue and suspense ahead of the news conference. Sahani refused to attend until a “respectable post” was confirmed for him. Sources said Tejashwi tried to reassure him every party would receive its share in a new govt, but Sahani wasn’t persuaded. Congress troubleshooter Ashok Gehlot then intervened, assuring Sahani he would be appointed deputy to Tejashwi. However, RJD dismissed these claims. “Sahani had been offered deputy CM’s post well before,” said RJD’s Chitranjan Gagan. 


The leap is remarkable for Sahani, 44, often referred to as a “Mallah son (fisherman’s son)”. Born in Darbhanga in 1981, Sahani left for Mumbai at 19. He started out as a helper in a general store there and later learnt to cut glasses before entering Bollywood set designing as an assistant. Gradually, he began working independently. 


But Sahani’s heart was always in Bihar. Returning in 2013, he entered politics in 2014 and launched VIP in 2018. In 2020, feeling betrayed by the Grand Alliance over seat allocations, Sahani briefly joined NDA. By 2022, after his three MLAs defected to BJP, he returned to Grand Alliance. 


VIP vice-president Anand Madhukar hailed Sahani’s elevation as “monumental”. “It will boost the morale of all EBCs, who comprise around 37% of Bihar’s population,” he said, highlighting the social significance of Sahani’s rise.