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.