Nishant Kumar will become the new Deputy CM of Bihar, will the coronation of his son stop the rebellion in Nitish’s JDU?

Patna: Amidst the nomination of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to the Rajya Sabha, discussions have intensified regarding the entry of his only son Nishant Kumar into active politics. Nishant Kumar, who has maintained distance from public life till now, is believed to be seen in a formal political role soon. Some political analysts are even speculating that he may start his innings as Deputy CM. Unlike Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Nishant Kumar has always adopted a low-profile lifestyle. He has neither been active in major public events nor appeared in the media spotlight. However, the current political circumstances indicate that their role may change in the coming times. Even in the inner circles of JDU, the possibility is being discussed that preparations are being made for a generational change in the party leadership.

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Nishant Kumar is an engineer by profession.

Nishant Kumar is an engineer by profession. He is considered to be an educated and serious personality. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering from the prestigious Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) Mesra, Ranchi. His supporters consider his technical background and calm nature as his strengths. In June 2025, JDU general secretary Param Hans Kumar had publicly advised Nishant Kumar to enter politics. He said that in the current situation, the youth leadership should come forward in the interest of the party and the state. He described Nishant as calm, humble and far-sighted and said that he can prove to be an effective youth leader.

Nitish Kumar’s preparation to go to Rajya Sabha

Here, it is also discussed that Nitish Kumar is preparing to go to Rajya Sabha. According to constitutional provisions, a person cannot be a member of two houses simultaneously, in such a situation he will have to leave the post of Chief Minister to become a Rajya Sabha member. According to sources, he is preparing to file nomination and may remain in office till the Rajya Sabha elections to be held on March 16.

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Will BJP become the Chief Minister in Bihar?

If he leaves the post, the equations regarding the new Chief Minister in Bihar may change. It is believed that this responsibility can be handed over to a leader of the ally Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), although this has not been officially confirmed yet.