From Software Engineer To Bihar Minister: Who Is Nitish Kumar’s Son Nishant Kumar?


2026/05/07 15:44:54 IST

From Software Engineer To Bihar Minister: Who Is Nitish Kumar’s Son Nishant Kumar?

    For years, Nishant Kumar stayed away from rallies, speeches and political headlines. While former Bihar CM Nitish Kumar remained one of the most powerful faces in state politics, but his son chose a quiet life away from public attention.

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Bihar cabinet

    Nishant Kumar has officially entered active politics and taken oath as a minister in the new Bihar cabinet.

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Sudden rise

    From being known as a software engineer to becoming part of Bihar’s political leadership, Nishant’s journey has become one of the biggest talking points in state politics.

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Low-key lifestyle

    Nishant is the only son of Nitish Kumar and late Manju Sinha. He was born in 1975 and completed his education in engineering before choosing a private and low-key lifestyle.

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A Software Engineering Background

    Nitish Kumar son Nishant Kumar has done his schooling from St. Karens school in Patna. He later moved to Manava Bharati India International School in Mussoorie. He went on to attend the Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Mesra, where he graduated in software engineering.

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Stayed Away From Politics For Years

    Nishant Kumar had stayed away from politics and also stated that he had no desire to join politics back in 2017.

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Entry Into JD(U)

    The turning point came earlier this year when Nishant Kumar formally joined the Janata Dal (United).

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Ministerial Oath

    The biggest political moment came when Nishant Kumar took oath as a minister in the Bihar cabinet expansion under Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.

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