Nishant Kumar (politician)
Nishant Kumar | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 July 1981 |
| Party | Janata Dal (United) (since 2026) |
| Parent | Nitish Kumar (father) |
Nishant Kumar (born 20 July 1981) is an Indian politician from the state of Bihar. He is the son of Nitish Kumar, the state's outgoing chief minister.[1]
Early life
Kumar was born on 20 July 1981to Nitish Kumar and Manju Kumari Sinha. His mother died in 2007 from pneumonia.[2] His father is a politician and is the longest-tenured chief minister in Bihari history, holding the post for 10 terms.
In his youth, Kumar attended St. Karen's High School in Patna and Manava Bharati India International School in Mussoorie. He also graduated with a degree in software engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra in Ranchi. He lives in Patna and did not pursue a political career until 2026, often staying away from politics as a whole. He is unmarried and has no children.[3]
Political career
In March 2026, Kumar joined the Janata Dal (United) following his father's announcement of his pending resignation. This was a departure from the party´s previous policy of anti-dynasticism.[4]
References
- ^ Sharma, Gaurav (8 March 2026). "Who Is Nishant Kumar: Education, Personal Life and Possible Political Role". oneindia.com.
- ^ "Nitish Kumar's wife passes away in Delhi". Hindustan Times. 14 May 2007. Archived from the original on 7 October 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
- ^ Yadav, J.P. (9 March 2026). "Coronation of dynasty baiter's son: Nishant Kumar joins JDU, marking his entry into active politics". The Telegraph Online. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ "Who is Nishant Kumar? Meet Nitish Kumar's software engineer son, who could be Bihar's Deputy CM". 5 March 2026 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.