Bihar: Nitish Kumar may enter Raj Sabha, son Nishant Kumar to be deputy CM

Patna: A major news has emerged regarding Bihar politics. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar may enter the Rajya Sabha. His son, Nishant Kumar, could be appointed Deputy Chief Minister of the state. Speculations are rife about Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant Kumar, entering politics through the 2026 Rajya Sabha elections.

According to media sources, Several JDU ministers, MLAs, and MPs, along with numerous party leaders and workers, are urging Nishant Kumar to enter active politics and assume important responsibilities. Consequently, discussions about Nishank Kumar's entry into politics through the 2026 Rajya Sabha elections have been ongoing for several days.

Nitish Kumar has turned 75. His birthday was celebrated on March 1st. JDU leaders and workers enthusiastically cut cakes at various locations. A havan (fire sacrifice) ceremony was also performed, but Nitish Kumar himself abstained from public events. Several leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, extended their best wishes, and his son, Nishant Kumar, offered prayers at the Hanuman Temple in Patna.

Why is Nishant not being sent to the Rajya Sabha?

According to reports, the nomination papers for Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant, to the Rajya Sabha from the JDU are not yet ready. Therefore, sources suggest that Nitish Kumar may enter the Rajya Sabha, and Nishant could be appointed Deputy Chief Minister.

Recently, discussions regarding Nishant Kumar's entry into politics have intensified. Bihar government minister and senior JDU leader Shravan Kumar stated on Tuesday that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant, has been confirmed to be entering politics, and the JDU will soon make a formal announcement. Bihar government minister and JDU leader Shravan Kumar said on Tuesday, "On the occasion of Holi, I would like to inform you that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant Kumar, whose name has been making the rounds across the state for quite some time, will soon enter active politics. This move will fulfill the long-held desire of many young people who have been urging him to enter politics. I wish him a bright future."

What about RJD?

In other news, while Lalu Yadav's residence may not have been as vibrant as it was, his son Tej Pratap Yadav celebrated Holi with his party workers today. Tej Pratap, in the style of his father Lalu Yadav, tore his kurta and played Holi with his party workers, played the dholak, and sang Holi songs. Before playing Holi, Tej Pratap Yadav also shot a film. The shooting setup was being set up at his residence since morning. No information was given by Tej Pratap regarding the shooting, but Tej Pratap was seen acting.