Is Nitish Kumar Preparing His Son for Politics?

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Key Takeaways
- Nitish Kumar emphasizes the importance of NDA schemes.
- Calls for Nishant Kumar's political debut are growing.
- The meeting involved over 400 party workers.
- Direct engagement with party members was a key focus.
- The outcome may influence Bihar's political landscape.
Patna, Oct 3 (NationPress) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar organized an important meeting with Janata Dal (United) party members at his residence in Patna on Friday, in anticipation of the upcoming state Assembly elections.
Around 400 party workers from various regions participated in this significant gathering.
During the meeting, Kumar requested insights from grassroots workers concerning the execution of numerous government initiatives, emphasizing that it is the shared duty of all party members to ensure that NDA schemes effectively reach the populace.
Interestingly, some party leaders advocated for the involvement of the Chief Minister’s son, Nishant Kumar, in active politics.
JD-U Nalanda District President Ajit Chandravanshi and District Vice President Bharat Sharma urged Nitish Kumar to motivate Nishant’s entry into political affairs, suggesting that his participation would invigorate the party's base.
Sources indicate that Nitish Kumar acknowledged their request, noting that workers in Nalanda had already reached a consensus to propose Nishant Kumar as a candidate for future elections.
This nearly three-hour meeting allowed Nitish Kumar to engage directly with each worker, collecting updates regarding the political climate and public sentiment in their respective areas.
Notable attendees included Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Jha, Union Minister Lalan Singh, JD-U state president Umesh Kushwaha, and MLC Sanjay Gandhi.
Speculation surrounding the political launch of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s son, Nishant Kumar, has resurfaced in Bihar's political arena.
Political analysts highlight that discussions regarding Nishant Kumar’s entry have been ongoing for years, even though Nitish Kumar has remained largely reticent on the subject.
The recent calls for his involvement at a high-profile meeting of nearly 400 workers have thrust this issue back into the spotlight of Bihar's political discourse.
Nishant Kumar has occasionally made public appeals, encouraging citizens to support his father in the forthcoming elections.