Nishant Kumar Keeps Mum on Political Plans, Supports Father Nitish for Five More Years

Synopsis
Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, hints at a potential political debut. While he may join Janata Dal-United post-Holi, he remains tight-lipped on his ambitions. Nishant expresses confidence in his father's leadership and urges voters to support him in the upcoming Assembly elections.
Key Takeaways
- Nishant Kumar may join politics soon.
- He supports Nitish Kumar's candidacy for another term.
- Claims his father is in excellent health.
- Encourages public awareness of development work.
- Calls for youth support in the upcoming elections.
Patna, Feb 26 (NationPress) As various political parties strategize for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, speculation mounts that Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant Kumar, may soon embark on a political career. Reports suggest that Nishant Kumar is set to officially align with the Janata Dal-United following Holi and could contest in the Assembly elections later this year. Despite this, Nishant Kumar has been sidestepping direct inquiries regarding his political aspirations.
In response to questions from IANS about his possible political debut, Nishant Kumar chose not to provide a definitive answer.
When discussing the forthcoming Assembly elections, Nishant Kumar expressed, 'My father possesses the capability to lead the government for an additional five years. He is in excellent health.'
Addressing the opposition's remarks concerning Nitish Kumar's health, Nishant Kumar assured that the Chief Minister is entirely fit and ready to serve the people of Bihar for another five years. He confidently stated that Nitish Kumar has dedicated himself to the welfare of Bihar's populace and wishes to persist in this effort.
Nishant Kumar also called upon the citizens of Bihar to support him in the upcoming Assembly elections and aid the NDA (National Democratic Alliance) in reclaiming governance.
During a media interaction on February 25, Nishant Kumar urged the youth and individuals of all demographics to cast their votes for Nitish Kumar. 'My father has tirelessly worked for development. In the last election, you awarded him 43 seats, and he continued his development initiatives. This time, provide even more seats so he can maintain this momentum,' he remarked.
He also encouraged JD-U members to 'actively promote the developmental strides made by my father. The public needs to be informed, and there should be no gap in awareness.'