Will Nitish Kumar’s Son Nishant Actually Run in Bihar? Let’s Break It Down
You know Nitish Kumar, right? The guy who’s been running Bihar forever. Well, now everyone’s whispering about his son Nishant possibly jumping into politics. And let me tell you, if this happens, it could shake things up big time—but here’s the real question: can this kid step out of his dad’s shadow?
So Who Exactly Is Nishant Kumar?
Nishant’s kept a pretty low profile until now. Engineering degree, some corporate job—basically stayed far away from the political circus. But suddenly, there’s talk of him contesting. No experience, no public track record… just the Kumar name. Makes you wonder, is this about fresh blood or just good old-fashioned dynasty politics?
The Big Rumor Mill
Word is JD(U) might push him into either Harnaut (his dad’s old stomping ground) or Islampur. Harnaut would be the safe choice—like passing the baton. But Islampur? That’s interesting. Muslim-majority area, would force him to appeal beyond just his caste base. The party’s keeping quiet though. Playing it smart or getting cold feet?
Living Up to Dad’s Legacy
Let’s be real—Nitish didn’t get where he is by being nice. The man’s a master strategist, switching allies when it suits him. Nishant? He’s got none of that street cred. Sure, the name gets him in the door, but Bihar’s voters don’t care about last names when their lights keep cutting out.
Here’s the thing—Bihar politics isn’t some corporate boardroom. You can’t PowerPoint your way through it.
How This Changes the 2024 Game
On paper, it makes sense. JD(U) gets a young face to counter Tejashwi’s “youth leader” image. But the BJP’s been hammering the anti-dynasty message hard. Could backfire spectacularly if voters see this as pure nepotism.
What People Are Saying
JD(U) guys give the usual “party will decide” non-answer. Opposition’s having a field day—”Look who’s talking about dynasty now!” As for regular folks? Mixed bag. Some think new blood’s good, others ask “What’s he ever done for us?”
The Challenges Ahead
Three big hurdles: 1) That silver spoon image, 2) Zero political experience, and 3) Everyone expecting him to be Nitish 2.0 on day one. Bihar’s not kind to newcomers—just ask Lalu’s kids about their first campaigns.
Bottom Line
This could be huge—or a total flop. The name gets him attention, but he’ll need to deliver fast. Keep an eye on JD(U)’s next move and watch how Nishant handles his first public appearances. One thing’s for sure—Bihar’s election season just got a whole lot more interesting.
Personally? I’m not convinced yet. But hey, stranger things have happened in Indian politics.
Source: News18 Hindi – Nation
