PATNA: Outgoing Bihar CM and JD(U) president Nitish Kumar’s 50-year-old son Nishant Kumar, who had long stayed away from public life, entered active politics and joined the party Sunday after his father filed his Rajya Sabha nomination three days ago.Crowds of party workers thronged the JD(U) headquarters in Patna, welcoming Nishant with garlands and a celebratory cavalcade of elephants, horses and camels.Nishant promises to strengthen organisationWearing a white kurta-pyjama and flip-flops, he was inducted by party national working president Sanjay Kumar Jha, who handed him the membership slip at a programme attended by senior functionaries. The alumnus of BIT Mesra had kept distance from politics until his 75-year-old father decided to move to Rajya Sabha after serving 10 terms as CM over roughly two decades.Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: Third US carrier on way as Israel launches ‘extensive strikes’ on IranFresh Food Airlifted Into UAE: LuLu flies 80,000 kg of Indian produce; more imports planned‘Xi’s world order died with Khamenei’: The good, the bad, and ugly of US-Iran war for ChinaAddressing workers in his first speech as a party member, Nishant Kumar promised to strengthen the organisation and justify the trust placed in him. “I will try my best to live up to expectations of workers, party and public,” he said.Nishant called his father’s decision a personal choice respected by family and said he would continue working under his guidance. He credited his father for Bihar’s development. “People will not forget his contribution,” he said to loud applause.Soft-spoken and reserved, Nishant rarely interacted with media. After joining the party, he offered prayers at Mahavir Mandir in Patna, visited a tomb near Patna high court and distributed sweets to reporters. “Ishwar, Allah and Waheguru, all are same,” he said.Opposition reacted sharply. RJD chief Lalu Prasad’s daughter Rohini Acharya mocked Nitish’s long criticism of dynastic politics. “Chacha ji… where has your hollow argument on dynasty politics disappeared? There has always been a big gap between your words and actions,” she wrote on X, adding Nitish represented “political and ideological contradictions”.Congress Rajya Sabha MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh welcomed Nishant’s entry but said Nitish himself should answer questions on dynasty politics.Nishant’s debut places him in a long line of children of Bihar CMs who entered politics. Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi’s family has one of the largest political footprints, with several of their nine children active in politics. Lalu’s youngest son Tejashwi Prasad Yadav served two terms as deputy CM.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Good Relations With Govt Of India’: Iran’s Envoy To Delhi On Bilateral Ties Amid West Asia WarIndian Expat In UAE Opens Farmhouse For Tourists Stranded By Flight Disruptions Amid West Asia WarIran War: India Dragged In? Anand Ranganathan Cuts Through The Noise I Sunday ScrutinyIndia, China Should See Each Other As ‘Partners, Not Rivals’: Chinese FM Wang Yi Pushes Closer TiesChhattisgarh: BJP Leader Arrested After Opium Crop Found Hidden In Maize Field, Party Suspends HimDecoding BJP’s “Final Frontier” in West Bengal: Key Constituencies, Demographics, and Electoral DynamicsDecoding BJP’s Final Frontier in Tamil Nadu: Key Constituencies, Demographics, and Electoral Dynamics‘Arrogance Will Be Shattered’: PM Modi Attacks Mamata Banerjee Over Murmu’s Santhal Event Row“Grew Up In A Family Where Women Were…” Rahul Gandhi Praises School Girls On Women’s DayIndia To Operationalise Integrated Theatre Commands Before CDS General Chauhan Retires: Reports123Photostories11 traditional Gujarati breakfast dishes that are a must-tryYour resting heart rate could signal future heart risk: Cardiologist explains warning signs and lifestyle changes to keep it healthy7 hyper local foods that PM Modi made popular via speeches, social media and Mann ki BaatWomen’s Day 2026: Aishwarya Rai, Kangana Ranaut, Deepika Padukone – Actresses who defined warrior royalty on-screenWomen’s Day 2026: Shefali Shah, Karishma Tanna, Kajol – Powerful female characters on OTT that redefined storytellingTop 6 tallest buildings in Hong KongFrom luxurious bungalows worth approximately Rs 70 crore to a farmhouse in Dehradun: Archana Puran Singh’s lavish lifestyle4 habits of ancient yogis while eating food that need to make a comeback7 underrated vegetarian dishes with more protein than paneerAsh Ketchum’s top 6 most used Pokémons in battles: Pikachu, Snorlax, and more123Hot PicksMiddle East Oil RisksIran Mobile Missile LauncersDwarka ExpresswayUttam Nagar murderIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingFortnite Wild Weeks Power Hour EventDaksh ChaudharyUPSC ResultsMiddle East ConflictNoida AirportCody RhodesWWE Smackdown HighlightsUCEED ResultBombay High CourtWhere to watch ind vs nz t20
PATNA: Outgoing Bihar CM and JD(U) president Nitish Kumar’s 50-year-old son Nishant Kumar, who had long stayed away from public life, entered active politics and joined the party Sunday after his father filed his Rajya Sabha nomination three days ago.Crowds of party workers thronged the JD(U) headquarters in Patna, welcoming Nishant with garlands and a celebratory cavalcade of elephants, horses and camels.
Nishant promises to strengthen organisation
Wearing a white kurta-pyjama and flip-flops, he was inducted by party national working president Sanjay Kumar Jha, who handed him the membership slip at a programme attended by senior functionaries. The alumnus of BIT Mesra had kept distance from politics until his 75-year-old father decided to move to Rajya Sabha after serving 10 terms as CM over roughly two decades.Addressing workers in his first speech as a party member, Nishant Kumar promised to strengthen the organisation and justify the trust placed in him. “I will try my best to live up to expectations of workers, party and public,” he said.Nishant called his father’s decision a personal choice respected by family and said he would continue working under his guidance. He credited his father for Bihar’s development. “People will not forget his contribution,” he said to loud applause.Soft-spoken and reserved, Nishant rarely interacted with media. After joining the party, he offered prayers at Mahavir Mandir in Patna, visited a tomb near Patna high court and distributed sweets to reporters. “Ishwar, Allah and Waheguru, all are same,” he said.Opposition reacted sharply. RJD chief Lalu Prasad’s daughter Rohini Acharya mocked Nitish’s long criticism of dynastic politics. “Chacha ji… where has your hollow argument on dynasty politics disappeared? There has always been a big gap between your words and actions,” she wrote on X, adding Nitish represented “political and ideological contradictions”.Congress Rajya Sabha MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh welcomed Nishant’s entry but said Nitish himself should answer questions on dynasty politics.Nishant’s debut places him in a long line of children of Bihar CMs who entered politics. Lalu Prasad and Rabri Devi’s family has one of the largest political footprints, with several of their nine children active in politics. Lalu’s youngest son Tejashwi Prasad Yadav served two terms as deputy CM.
