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News India Live, Digital Desk: There are signs of the beginning of a new era in the politics of Bihar. After Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s decision to go to Rajya Sabha, now his son within JDU Nishant Kumar The demand for handing over the command has intensified. Recently, 14 JDU MLAs have united and formed ‘Team Nishant’ and have started openly advocating to make him the next Chief Minister of Bihar.
Who are the MLAs included in ‘Team Nishant’?
This faction includes many young and influential faces of JDU. According to reports, Chetan Anand, Vishal, Ruhail Ranjan And many other MLAs have expressed confidence in the leadership of Nishant Kumar. These MLAs believe that Nishant Kumar is the most qualified face to carry forward the ‘legacy’ of Nitish Kumar.
Nishant Kumar’s entry into politics: Key points
Took membership on 8th March: Nishant Kumar officially assumed primary membership of Janata Dal (United) on Sunday, 8 March 2026. He was included in the party by JDU National Working President Sanjay Jha.
From Engineer to Politician: Like his father, Nishant Kumar is also a software engineer by profession (educated from BIT Mesra). Till now he stayed away from politics, but now he has entered active politics.
Discussion on making Deputy CM: Senior party MLA Hari Narayan Singh has claimed that a consensus has been reached in the legislature party meeting to make Nishant Kumar ‘Deputy CM’.
Nitish Kumar going to Rajya Sabha and change of leadership
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has recently filed nomination for Rajya Sabha. Since then, speculation about the new Chief Minister in Bihar is intense.
BJP’s stance: BJP, which is part of NDA, has also welcomed Nishant Kumar’s entry into active politics. However, there is also talk that BJP can now stake its claim for the post of Chief Minister.
Opposition’s taunt: RJD leader Rabri Devi has called it a part of ‘familism’ and said that Nitish Kumar has to leave Bihar under pressure from BJP.
What does Nishant Kumar say?
After joining the party, Nishant Kumar said, “I will try to take the work that my father has done for the development of Bihar in the last 20 years to the people. I want to serve the party as an active worker.”