Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, on Sunday formally joined the Janata Dal United, marking his entry into active politics and his virtual anointment as his father’s political heir. The 50-year-old had so far stayed away from politics while his father fulminated at “dynastic” rivals such as the RJD. A celebratory mood prevailed at the JDU headquarters in Patna as Nishant made his membership formal in the presence of senior party leaders. Party workers hailed Nishant as the bearer of “Vikas Purush” Nitish Kumar’s legacy and chanted slogans such as “Jai Nitish, Jai Nishant” and “Nishant hai toh nischint hain” to the beating of drums. After acquiring his JDU membership, Nishant visited a Hanuman temple and then a mazar, seeking to underscore the secular principles his father has always upheld.

Source: The Telegraph March 08, 2026 22:54 UTC