Nishant Kumar joins JD(U), praises father Nitish for his two-decade-long leadership in Bihar

Nishant Kumar, son of Nitish Kumar, formally joined the Janata Dal (United) today, marking a significant development in the political landscape of Bihar.

After taking party membership at the JD(U) office in Patna, Nishant Kumar addressed party workers and expressed gratitude for the support extended to him. He also praised his father for his two-decade-long leadership in the state.

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“I thank everyone. I will try to live up to the trust you all have placed in me. The entire Bihar and the whole country are proud of what my father has done in the last 20 years,” Nishant Kumar said while interacting with party workers.

Nishant Kumar greeted supporters upon arriving at the party headquarters. Sanjay Kumar Jha, National Working President of JD(U), was also present during the occasion.

#WATCH | Patna, Bihar: Nishant Kumar, son of CM Nitish Kumar, joins the Janata Dal (United) party

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A day earlier, Nishant Kumar had held a meeting with senior party leaders and young MLAs at the residence of Sanjay Kumar Jha, where discussions were held on the party’s future strategy.

His entry into active politics comes amid a major transition in Bihar’s leadership. On March 5, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha, signalling the end of his long tenure as the state’s Chief Minister. Nitish Kumar said that he would continue to remain connected with the state despite shifting to the Upper House of Parliament.

“I am going to the Rajya Sabha. There won’t be a problem for you all. I will remain in Bihar as well; all work will continue. Work hard for the development of Bihar. I will keep an eye on everything; do not worry,” he had said.