Is Nitish Kumar’s son entering politics? JD(U) leaders say likely after Holi: ‘He appears to be prepared’

JD(U) leaders have been dropping hints about Nishant Kumar joining the party formally since his rare public appearance earlier this month. A senior leader says only a final approval from his father is awaited. say a senior leader

Bihar's JD(U) leader and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, widely recognized for condemning the culture of dynastic politics, may soon witness the entry of his son Nishant Kumar into active politics. JD(U) sources say Nishant has already been preparing for this show, but will wait till Nitish gives a green signal. There has been increasing demand within the party for Nishant's entwinement in the past one year.

Nishant had recently addressed his first public appeal for the JD(U) at an event at Bakhtiyarpur, urging people to vote for his father.appearance in his long political career, late last year, since attending Nitish's oath ceremony in 2015. Party leaders, including minister Shravan Kumar, have embraced the notion, arguing that Nishant has a firm grasp of governance and the party needs fresh, progressive leadership.

Certain leaders liken this to that of RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav and LJP’s Chirag Paswan, both of whom were groomed as political heirs. They contend that Nishant’s entry may secure JD(U)’s future, though they feel it would have had greater impact if done earlier.