Ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant Kumar, expressed confidence that his father would retain his position after the elections.
The speculation started when Janata Dal-United (JDU) supporters put up a poster outside the party office in Patna in support of CM Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar.
There are speculations in political circles about Nishant Kumar's possible entry into politics, especially after he was seen with the top leadership of the JD(U) during Holi celebrations.
He said that Nishant, son of Bihar CM and Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar, was "capable and competent". The Union Minister added that he would welcome Nishant Kumar if he joins politics.
Calling Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant Kumar, his "brother", Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Friday said that if Nishant joins politics then there is the possibility that JD(U) will survive.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Friday launched a sharp attack on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar following the recent Cabinet expansion, stating that the people of Bihar don't want a "Khatara Gaadi" (outdated vehicle) in the state but want a "newer one."
Nishant Kumar, who is gaining limelight due to his interactions with the media, on Tuesday urged workers to spread the policies of the Bihar Chief Minister among people
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar appealed people of Bihar to vote for his father in the upcoming Bihar elections scheduled to be held later this year.
Yadav questioned the PM's contributions to Bihar, highlighting the fact that Patna University was not granted Central University status despite 11 years in power. He expressed scepticism about the government's commitment to the state's development.
The race for the Chief Minister post in Bihar has begun. This time, it seems to be centred around the fitness of the chiefs of both leading parties--Janata Dal (United) and Rashtriya Janata Dal.
"It is the demand of the time and situation that Nishant Kumar, the son of CM Nitish Kumar, should come ahead for the benefit of the party and the state," Pram Hans Kumar said.