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Nitish Kumar's Son Nishant Enters Politics, Hailed as Bihar's Future

Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has formally joined the Janata Dal (United) party. He extended festive greetings to the people on the occasion of Chhath Puja. His political entry is seen as a significant development, with allies like minister Ratnesh Sada calling him the "future of Bihar." The move coincides with his father Nitish Kumar filing nomination for the Rajya Sabha, marking a potential transition.

Key Points: Nishant Kumar Joins JD(U), Extends Chhath Puja Greetings

  • Nishant Kumar joins JD(U)
  • Heaps praise on father Nitish Kumar
  • Called "future of Bihar" by ally
  • Entry timed with Nitish's Rajya Sabha move
  • Extends Chhath Puja greetings
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Nishant Kumar extends greetings to people on occasion of Chhath Puja

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar formally joins JD(U), receives praise from allies, and is called the "future of Bihar" as he begins his political journey.

"This is Bihar's future... - Bihar minister Ratnesh Sada"

Patna, March 24

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son, Janata Dal Leader Nishant Kumar, on Tuesday, wishes the people of his state as well as of the country, on the occasion of Chhath Puja being celebrated today.

He says, " It is Chhath Puja today. On this occasion, I extend my greetings to all the people of the state and the country..."

Nishant recently joined politics, marking an unprecedented shift in Bihar politics. He formally joined the JD(U) on March 8, following in the footsteps of his father. After joining the party, Kumar addressed the party workers and heaped praise on his father, Nitish Kumar, for serving the state for 20 years.

"I thank everyone. I will try to live up to the trust you all have placed in me. I, the entire Bihar and the entire country are proud of what my father has done in the last 20 years."

Union Minister and NDA's Rajya Sabha candidate Ram Nath Thakur told ANI that Nishant Kumar is joining the party to remain connected with the people.

"It was the decision of JDU workers and the common people that Nishant Kumar (son of CM Nitish Kumar) join the JDU and listen to the voice of the people... It is for the same reason that he is taking JDU membership today... It was his (Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's) wish to go to the Rajya Sabha..."

Bihar minister Ratnesh Sada called Nishant Kumar the "future of Bihar".

"This is Bihar's future, and we will complete and demonstrate the work that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has left unfinished," Sada told ANI.

Congress leader Akhilesh Prasad Singh extended "best wishes" to Nishant Kumar in his political journey.

The timing of Nishant's entry into the party is directly linked to a major transition made by his father.

On Thursday, March 5, Nitish Kumar filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha, signalling the end of his record-breaking tenure as Chief Minister.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Greetings are fine, but the timing feels very calculated. His father moves to Rajya Sabha, and he immediately steps in. Is this about serving Bihar or just continuing a family legacy? We need leaders chosen on merit, not just by surname.
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Aman W
Happy Chhath Puja! 🎉 As a Bihari living in Delhi, this festival always makes me homesick. Good to see the next generation entering politics. I hope Nishant Kumar focuses on real issues like jobs and education, not just dynastic politics.
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Sarah B
Interesting to read about this political transition. Wishing everyone celebrating Chhath Puja peace and happiness. The son has big shoes to fill. Hope he listens to the "voice of the people" as the minister said, and not just the party workers.
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Karthik V
Jai Surya Dev! Chhath is one of the most disciplined and eco-friendly festivals. On the politics side, calling him the "future of Bihar" before he's even started his work is too much. Let's judge by actions, not announcements. Prove your worth first.
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Nisha Z
The article mixes festival greetings with a major political shift. Nitish Kumar ji has been a stalwart for 20 years. If his son is sincere, he should start by addressing local issues in Patna itself - better roads, cleaner ghats for puja next year.

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