It was claimed that his death was in retribution for his involvement in assassination of gangster Chhottan Shukla and five other people, who were killed on 4 December 1994, while returning home from a campaign organised in context of 1995 Bihar Legislative Assembly elections.

The use of money and muscle power was evident in those days and various political parties including the Indian National Congress relied upon criminal politicians to ensure victory.

Author Ranbir Sammadar credits him for ending the crime empire of Devendra Dubey—the Indian National Congress leader who later shifted his allegiance to Samajwadi Party.

[4][5] According to local media outlets of Bihar, Prasad ensured the victory of several backward caste candidates against the upper-caste strongmen who dominated their respective constituencies due to their influence and muscle power.

Prasad ordered one of his men to talk to the concerned Doctor to ensure proper remedy to him and moved towards a badly lit corner of parking space.