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Nishant Kumar’s Political Debut: A New Era for JD(U)

On Mar 03, 2026, Sharwan Kumar, state minister, said JD has finalised Nishant Kumar's entry into active politics and will announce it shortly.
Party activists who long pushed for this say party workers and youth of Bihar demanded Nishant Kumar's entry for years, with leaders emphasising it is not solely Nitish Kumar's decision.
JD officials said Nishant Kumar will be given a bigger responsibility in the party, with his specific role to be decided in a day or two.
Party leaders praised Nishant Kumar as an educated engineer and a true photocopy of Nitish Kumar's simplicity, while Sanjay Jha said timing is Nishant's decision and the party respects Nitish Kumar's call.
The stage is set for a 'son-rise' on Holi, with speculation about Nishant Kumar's entry persisting since the National Democratic Alliance's 2025 Bihar assembly polls win and leaders saying Nishant is set to join JD.

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Tribune India

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumars son to enter politics, says JD(U) leader - The Tribune

State minister Sharwan Kumar says Nishant will be given a 'bigger responsibility' in the party.

11 hours ago·Chandigarh, India

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Devdiscourse

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Nishant Kumar’s Political Debut: A New Era for JD(U)

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11 hours ago·India

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India Today

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Nitish Kumar's son Nishant to enter politics; JDU to announce role soon

The party is expected to assign him a “bigger responsibility”, though his exact role - including a possible Rajya Sabha nomination - is yet to be decided.

12 hours ago·India

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aninews.in

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Another 'son-rise' in Bihar Politics, Nitish Kumar's son Nishant set to join JD(U) on Holi

In a telephonic conversation with ANI, Kumar said the move comes in response to demands from party workers and the people of Bihar.

13 hours ago·India

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The New Indian Express

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Nishant Kumar to enter politics, JD(U) to announce role soon

Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, to join active politics with a key JD(U) role; party to announce formally in a day or two.

13 hours ago·India

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The Print

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Nitish Kumar's son Nishant to join politics, formal announcement soon: JD(U) leader

Patna, Mar 3 (PTI) The entry of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant into politics has been finalised, and the decision will soon be announced formally by the JD(U), state minister Sharwan Kumar said on Tuesday. The senior JD(U) leader said Nishant will be given a “bigger responsibility” in the party. “Now, it’s clear, […]

14 hours ago·New Delhi, India

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