His younger brother's wife has served as a member of Bihar Legislative Council as a candidate of Janata Dal (United).

[3] He contested in 2020 Bihar Assembly elections from Kurtha constituency in Arwal district and secured 54227 votes, which was far higher than 26417 votes secured by second runner-up, Satyadev Kushwaha, who was elected previously from this constituency for two terms.

[4] Verma had also contested in 1995 Bihar Assembly elections from Makhdumpur constituency of Gaya district.

He secured 61,143 votes in this election, defeating Ram Jatan Sinha of Indian National Congress.

[5] In 2000 Bihar Assembly elections, he again contested, this time as a member of Rashtriya Janata Dal.