digital desk- This time the spectacle of Eid at Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan was not only religious but also politically important. The tradition going on for the last two decades was broken this time, when Chief Minister Nitish Kumar himself was not seen in the field on the occasion of Eid. In his place, his son Nishant Kumar participated for the first time and congratulated the people on Eid. Nitish Kumar’s arrival at Gandhi Maidan on the occasion of Eid has been a permanent political tradition. Every year he used to meet the Muslim community after Namaz and give the message of social harmony. In such a situation, his absence this time has raised many questions in political circles. Although tight security arrangements were made, the Chief Minister’s absence could not be ignored.
These days Nishant Kumar seems active in politics
Meanwhile, the presence of Nishant Kumar gave a new turn to the entire incident. Nishant, who till now had maintained distance from active politics, has become increasingly active in public life in recent times. After taking membership of JDU, his increasing participation is being seen as political ‘grooming’. His presence at Gandhi Maidan is also being seen by many as a sign of a possible successor to Nitish Kumar. But the real political stir intensified when Nishant Kumar directly reached the residence of senior JDU leader and Union Minister Lalan Singh after the program was over. There was a closed-door conversation between the two for about 15 minutes. This secret meeting has heated up the market of speculation in Bihar politics.
Meeting can have many big meanings
Political analysts believe that this meeting was not just formal, but there could be a big strategic signal behind it. The increasing activism of Nishant Kumar and his closeness to senior party leaders are indicating that JDU may take a major decision regarding leadership in the coming times.
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