PATNA, Dec. 8 -- Political circles in Bihar are once again abuzz with speculations of a possible entry of CM Nitish Kumar's son Nishant Kumar into politics, after posters featuring the CM and his son surfaced outside the JD(U) office.

The posters read, "Nitish ka sevak. Nishant ki mang. Ab party ki command sambhalen Nishant bhai. (Nitish's followers demand Nishant. Now Nishant bhai should take charge of the party)." These posters, congratulating Nitish Kumar on being sworn in as CM for a historic 10th time, claim that Nishant is the future leader of the JD(U).

The speculations gained ground after JD(U) national working president Sanjay Kumar Jha while speaking to media recently said party workers, supporters, and well-wishers wanted Nis...