Bihar’s political circles are buzzing with the news that Nishant Kumar, son of long-time Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, will take the plunge into active politics by joining JD(U) tomorrow. The announcement followed a high-stakes party conclave at Nitish’s home, where leaders greenlit his Rajya Sabha bid and fast-tracked Nishant’s membership with one voice.
Nitish, addressing the assembled legislators, downplayed any disruption: ‘Rajya Sabha calls, but Bihar remains home base. Keep the development engine roaring; I’ll be watching closely.’ The room resounded with support, as Neeraj Kumar highlighted Nitish’s foundational role in JD(U), vowing unwavering loyalty from the legislative and parliamentary wings.
Lalan Singh, the party’s working president, openly endorsed Nishant’s foray, a stance cheered by ministers and MLAs alike. Confirmations from Sanjay Jha and Shrawan Kumar underscore that all hurdles are cleared for Nishant’s entry. Whispers suggest he’ll helm as Deputy CM, safeguarding JD(U)’s traditional voter strongholds of Kurmi and Koeri communities.
Nishant, who graduated in software engineering and prefers solitude over publicity, steps in as Nitish redirects focus to national arenas. Party workers erupted in festivities at headquarters, viewing him as a stabilizing force. The RJD cries foul, accusing a betrayal of principles, but JD(U) faithfuls are optimistic.
Nitish’s March 5 Rajya Sabha nomination filing marks the curtain on his CM era, with BJP likely to claim the top job via an EBC or OBC face. Tomorrow’s formal welcome could feature NDA luminaries like Amit Shah, setting the stage for Nishant’s Bihar tours and a redefined government structure under NDA’s banner.