New Delhi, March 17 -- Amid speculations regarding Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son joining politics, Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Monday said that there was nothing to discuss since family members of many children have engaged in politics.

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.

"There are many leaders in India whose children, and families have come into politics. If Nitish Kumar's son Nishant wants to come into politics, then what is there to discuss about it, he is capable and competent. If he wants to come (into politics), we will welcome him," Manjhi told ANI.

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