New Delhi: Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumarson Nishant Kumar On Sunday, the party president formally joined the JD(U), days after the party president submitted his nomination for the Lok Sabha seat in the presence of the Union Home Minister. Amit Shah.Nishant, an engineering student in his 40s, rarely appears in public and has won favor for his modesty. In his brief interaction with the media, he also showed that he follows closely the work his father does.Meanwhile, speculation is growing that Nishant may be appointed deputy chief minister in the new government.A close aide of Nitish Kumar claimed on Saturday that a “unanimous” decision had been taken to appoint Nishant as deputy chief minister in the government formed after his father’s resignation.Bihar’s longest-serving chief minister, Nitish Kumar’s decision to resign from the top post has triggered speculation among the JD(U) and state political circles about his successor. Although Nishant Kumar is the son of one of the most influential political figures in modern Bihar, he has largely stayed away from active politics. Nitish Kumar’s decision to resign as chief minister marks a critical moment in the state’s political trajectory and could pave the way for new leadership and the first BJP chief minister in Bihar. The shift could also mark the end of the long Lalu-Nitish era, with both leaders, political disciples of socialist doyen Jayaprakash Narayan, dominating state politics for more than three decades.“I seek to become a member of the Lok Sabha in the elections held this time. I would like to assure you with complete honesty that my relationship with you will continue in the future too and my determination to work with you to build a developed Bihar will remain strong. The new government that will be formed will have my full cooperation and guidance,” the 75-year-old politician announced on X day.While many had anticipated the move amid speculation about his deteriorating health, Nitish Kumar’s sudden announcement still surprised many who were expecting a smoother transition plan. He is expected to resign as chief minister after being elected unopposed to the House of Federation in the coming days.Janata Dal (United Party) president’s decision not only ends the political lineage of leaders like Jayaprakash Narayan, Ram Manohar Lohia and Kapri Thakur in Bihar but also pushes the party into uncharted territory with no clear roadmap for the future.
