Patna, March 8 -- A new chapter has begun in Bihar's politics. Amid discussions about Chief Minister Nitish Kumar moving to the Rajya Sabha, his son Nishant Kumar on Sunday officially joined the Janata Dal (United). He was given a grand welcome at the party's state office in Patna.
Nishant Kumar's political entry is being seen as an attempt to carry forward Nitish Kumar's legacy. Within the party, demands have already been raised to make him the Chief Minister, although political analysts believe that his initial launch in politics could come with important responsibilities such as Deputy Chief Minister or Home Minister.
At a time when political equations in the state are shifting, Nishant's entry into active politics is expected to give ...