Hyderabad, Jan. 31 -- The likely launch of Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar into politics, probably around Holi, confirms the fact that there exists a vacancy not only for the post of leadership of Janata Dal (United) but of the entire National Democratic Alliance.

If this development takes place the ruling combination in the state would lose an opportunity to target the dynasty/family domination of Rashtriya Janata Dal and Congress. This was a significant difference between JD (U) and the two main parties of the opposition Grand Alliance.

One wonders how this move would be greeted by the JD (U), Bharatiya Janata Party, and other smaller partners, but the RJD would certainly welcome it. Lalu Prasad Yadav-led party...