Nitish Kumar's Son Nishant Holds Meeting With Senior JD(U) Leaders In Patna Ahead Of Formal Party Entry

Patna: As Nitish Kumar made the surprise political move of quitting as the Chief Minister of Bihar and is preparing to shift to the Rajya Sabha, attention has turned to his son Nishant Kumar. Speculations are loud in the political corridors that Nishant could emerge not only as a key face of the Janata Dal (United), but also possibly take over the role of Deputy Chief Minister in the state in the government led by BJP-JDU alliance.

Ahead of his expected formal political debut tomorrow, Nishant Kumar held a meeting with senior party leaders and young MLAs in Patna on Saturday (March 7). The meeting took place at the residence of JD(U) National Working President Sanjay Kumar Jha to discuss the party's future strategy, sources said. Apart from Sanjay Jha, Transport Minister Shravan Kumar and several other senior leaders were a part of the meeting. The discussion focused on the how the party will move ahead amid Nitish Kumar's exit and on ways to strengthen the organisation, particularly by increasing youth participation.

Nishant Kumar, a software engineering graduate from Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Mesra, has largely lived a low-profile life mostly away from the political spotlight. Reports of his entry into politics has now sparked speculation about a generational shift within the JD(U) leadership as the party prepares for future political challenges following Nitish Kumar's move to the upper house.

During the meeting, Nishant Kumar spoke to the members and discussed plans to take the party forward, sources said.

Nishant Kumar, who has largely stayed away from public life until recently, has recently become more politically active. His induction into the JD(U) also comes at a time of significant political transition in the state as on Thursday, March 5, the incumbent Chief Minister Nitish Kumar filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha.

JD(U) leaders confirmed that Nishant Kumar will formally join the party on Sunday. JD(U) leader Neeraj Kumar said the proposal for his entry into politics was suggested by Union Minister and JD(U) leader Rajiv Ranjan Singh, also known as Lalan Singh, and party MP Sanjay Jha.

"Union Minister Lalan Singh and MP Sanjay Jha suggested that Nishant Kumar should enter the party, and the party enthusiastically welcomed the suggestion. Hence, Nishant Kumar will be joining the party tomorrow. He has given his acceptance to the same and will be conducting a political tour in the state as well," the JD(U) Neeraj Kumar leader said on Friday.

Meanwhile, Rashtriya Lok Morcha chief and NDA Rajya Sabha candidate Upendra Kushwaha claimed he had earlier suggested Nishant Kumar’s entry into politics. “I don’t know if a decision has been taken, but I was the first one who suggested that Nishant should enter the party. If such a decision is taken, it will be right,” Kushwaha said.

In November 2025, Nitish Kumar created history by taking oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the record 10th time, becoming the first Chief Minister in India to do so. The 75-year-old chief of the Janata Dal (United) has held the CM's post for nearly 20 years. The NDA ally served as the Chief Minister of Bihar even when Opposition alliance Mahagathbandhan was in power in the state. He has often been termed ‘Paltu Ram’ for changing his allies to stay in power.

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