However, Yashwant Sinha has kept himself aloofed from active politics. In 2009, he resigned as BJP's vice-president. He has also been an outspoken critic of the policies of the Modi government.
Born and educated in Patna, Bihar, Sinha received his master's degree in political science in 1958 and also taught the same subject at Patna University for nearly 2 years. In 1960 Sinha joined the Indian Administrative Service and held various positions for 24 years. He also served as Under Secretary and Deputy Secretary in the Finance Ministry, Government of Bihar for 2 years.