A former minister in Bihar, Jha was originally in the BJP and served as its link with Kumar before crossing over to the JD(U). (File Image) PATNA: JDU on Wednesday released a fresh list of its national office-bearers, with Sanjay Kumar Jha, a Rajya Sabha member and aide of JDU president Nitish Kumar, retaining the post of national working president.What surprised everyone was that JDU president Nitish Kumar’s son, Nishant Kumar, was missing from the list of office-bearers. He had joined JDU only last month and had been expected to get a key place in the organisation. Watch Bihar DY CM Puzzle for JDU, Nishant Kumar Reluctance Complicates NDA Math This new list compiled by Nitish Kumar has 24 members and was made after the party boss entered the Rajya Sabha, leaving state-level politics.Yet another notable point is that the list contains five Muslim members — Afaque Ahmad Khan, Kankashan Perveen, Ghulam Rasool Baliyawi, Mohammad Nissar and Ruhi Tamoom, indicating Nitish’s outreach to the politically significant minority in the state.Former MP Chandeshwar Prasad Chandravanshi is the only national vice-president in the list, while another parliamentarian, Alok Kumar Suman, is treasurer. There are altogether 12 general secretaries in the list, including former IAS officer and Nitish aide Manish Kumar Verma.Meanwhile, Rajeev Ranjan Prasad has been appointed as JDU’s spokesperson-cum-secretary.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosWest Bengal Poll Violence: Blast In Murshidabad Injures Multiple During VotingVijay Writes To EC Seeking Poll Extension Amid 17.69% Early Turnout In Tamil NaduMassive Poll Day: West Bengal Begins Voting, Tamil Nadu Sees Triangular Showdown“Trail Of Terror Revealed”: India EXPOSES Pak Over Terror Links At Washington EventArmy Chief’s Hawaii Visit Highlights Deepening India-US Military Strategy In Indo-PacificIndia Denies Crypto Scam Claims After Ship Fired Upon in Strait of Hormuz TensionsFormer J&K DGP SP Vaid on Pahalgam Attack, Terrain and Security Challenges In Jammu And KashmirIndia Marks Pahalgam Anniversary With a Strong Message To Terror Outfits & Pak | WatchEC Issues Notice To Kharge Over “Terrorist” Remark On PM Modi After BJP Complaint‘Democracy Cannot Be Jeopardised’: SC Slams Mamata Banerjee Over Alleged Interference In ED Raid123Photostories5 things children remember about their parents long after they grow upWhy does homemade curd release transparent liquid on top? 4 tips to fix it and set perfect curd at home5 emerging Mumbai locations offering affordable sea-view apartments for homebuyersHow to get rid of cockroaches naturally: 10 Proven home remedies that work fastDelhi IRS officer’s daughter’s rape-murder: How accused exploited knowledge of family routine to strikeStomach pain or acidity? Signs your “GERD” could be something more serious, and what to do nextWorld Book Day 2026: 10 quotes by famous people on the joy of reading10 cute baby girl pet names that begin with letter A5 of the most beautiful fish in the world that don’t look realCoachella 2026: 5 bizarre influencer outfits that ruined the festival fashion123Hot PicksBengal Election 2026Rahul gandhi rallyBengal election dos and don’tsTamil Nadu pollsSIR ProtestTN election dos and don’tsBank Holidays AprilTop TrendingWest Bengal electionTamil Nadu electionCBSE 10th Second Board Exam ScheduleMalegaon Blast CaseMeerut Blue Drum Murder CaseBareilly Suicide NewsTCS Nashik CaseDelhi Murder NewsMiddle East ConflictIPL Orange Cap
PATNA: JDU on Wednesday released a fresh list of its national office-bearers, with Sanjay Kumar Jha, a Rajya Sabha member and aide of JDU president Nitish Kumar, retaining the post of national working president.What surprised everyone was that JDU president Nitish Kumar’s son, Nishant Kumar, was missing from the list of office-bearers. He had joined JDU only last month and had been expected to get a key place in the organisation.
This new list compiled by Nitish Kumar has 24 members and was made after the party boss entered the Rajya Sabha, leaving state-level politics.Yet another notable point is that the list contains five Muslim members — Afaque Ahmad Khan, Kankashan Perveen, Ghulam Rasool Baliyawi, Mohammad Nissar and Ruhi Tamoom, indicating Nitish’s outreach to the politically significant minority in the state.Former MP Chandeshwar Prasad Chandravanshi is the only national vice-president in the list, while another parliamentarian, Alok Kumar Suman, is treasurer. There are altogether 12 general secretaries in the list, including former IAS officer and Nitish aide Manish Kumar Verma.Meanwhile, Rajeev Ranjan Prasad has been appointed as JDU’s spokesperson-cum-secretary.