Bihar Cabinet expansion: NDA leaders back Nishant Kumar's likely induction on May 7
Ahead of the Bihar Cabinet expansion scheduled for 7 May, National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders on Wednesday welcomed reports of Nishant Kumar — son of Janata Dal (United) supremo and former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar — being inducted into the state Cabinet. The development has sparked a fresh debate over dynasty politics in Bihar's political landscape.
NDA Leaders Voice Support
Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi told reporters that, as a member of the NDA, he would welcome the move if Nishant Kumar is appointed as a Minister in the Bihar Cabinet. Dismissing allegations of dynasty politics, Manjhi drew a pointed comparison:
