Nitish's Son Nishant Joins JD(U) in Patna, Speculation Rises for Deputy CM Post
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News18•08-03-2026, 14:15
Nitish's Son Nishant Joins JD(U) in Patna, Speculation Rises for Deputy CM Post
•Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar, an engineering graduate in his 40s, joined the JD(U) in Patna.
•Nishant pledged to work towards strengthening the party’s organization, stating he respects his father's decision to go to Rajya Sabha.
•Top JD(U) leaders, including Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh ‘Lalan’ and national working president Sanjay Jha, were present at his induction.
•Speculation is rife that Nishant could be made Deputy CM in the new government, with a close aide claiming a unanimous decision.
•Nitish Kumar recently filed his nomination for Rajya Sabha polls, and JD(U) MLA Hari Narayan Singh expects Nishant to be elected to the state legislative council.