Over the years, Nishant Kumar has consistently emphasized his spiritual interests and detachment from political ambition. In July 2024, he publicly declared:
“I am walking on the path of spirituality… I decided to purchase a speaker to listen to the bhajan ‘Hare Rama Hare Krishna’ with good sound.”
Kumar stated directly that he had chosen not to join politics. Earlier in 2017, he similarly remarked, “I have no interest, nor any knowledge of how to do politics… I will lead a spiritual life instead”. This spiritual focus sets a tone of personal discipline and introspection, sharply distant from political ambition.
Nishant Shifts Toward Public Visibility
Nishant initially stayed out of politics, but starting in early 2025, he started to make sparse public appearances in support of his father in the run-up to the elections for the Bihar Legislative Assembly (which are scheduled for October–November 2025).
He urged voters to support his father’s NDA government during his first media appearance in Bakhtiyarpur in January 2025. In February 2025, he reiterated this request, denying rumours that Nitish’s health was deteriorating and calling for his name to be officially announced as the NDA’s chief ministerial candidate.
Nishant Prominence & Party Reaction
Nishant’s growing prominence has been well received by local authorities. Strong local support for Nishant’s official entry was demonstrated in February 2025 when JDU MLA Vinay Chaudhary and Nalanda MP Kaushalendra Kumar publicly urged him to run from the Islampur assembly seat. In the meantime, BJP state president Dilip Jaiswal claimed that since Nitish had always opposed dynastic politics, the BJP had no problem with Nishant entering politics because it would be his own decision and not nepotism.
Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, the leader of the RJD, even praised Nishant’s decision to enter politics, saying it could help balance out the BJP’s influence in the NDA and revive the JD(U). Despite the fact that Nitish and Nishant have yet to formally confirm their political entry, these developments show a growing acceptance—and encouragement—from people of all political parties.
Organic Political Momentum Inside JD(U)
When posters outside the JD(U) office in Patna thanked Nishant for “conceding the demands of Bihar,” suggesting internal momentum for his inclusion in the party, speculation grew around Holi 2025. Jai Kumar Singh and other JD(U) leaders have called Nishant “CM material,” implying that his official party affiliation may be revealed before the election or after Holi.
Public Appearances & Latest Developments
Nishant performed a Rudrabhishek ceremony on his birthday on July 20, 2025, at Mahavir Mandir in Patna. He also urged voters to support the NDA and re-elect his father. He listed recent welfare pledges like free electricity (125 units), government employment quotas for women, and pledges to hire one crore young people within five years as major successes. He kept his options vague but open when asked if he might run for office himself. His cryptic response was, “Let’s see about that later.”
Nitish as a Critique of Dynasty
Nishant’s possible political ascent, according to analysts, calls into question Indian dynastic politics. If he supports his son’s promotion, Nitish Kumar, who has long denounced political nepotism—often citing Lalu Prasad Yadav’s dynasty as an example—runs the risk of losing credibility. The decision is viewed by trend-watchers as a challenge to uphold internal democracy outside of family succession as well as a chance to give JD(U) new leadership.
Nishant and Bihar’s Political Landscape
With Tejashwi Yadav (RJD) and Chirag Paswan (LJP) already commanding political family-based followings, the potential emergence of a third such heir—Nishant Kumar—adds complexity to Bihar’s electoral dynamics. If he formally contests elections, Nishant could appeal to younger voters and leverage his education and perceived neutrality—but he also risks alienating voters tired of dynastic politics.
About Nishant Kumar
The only child of Nitish Kumar and his late wife Manju Sinha, Nishant Kumar was born on July 20, 1975. He was raised mostly out of sight and attended schools in Patna and Mussoorie before graduating from BIT Mesra in Ranchi with a degree in software engineering. Nishant, who has spent the majority of his life away from the spotlight of politics and public life, is well-known for his devotion to spiritual music and his calm demeanour at home.
Up until 2024, Nishant Kumar’s life demonstrated a persistent preference for spiritual endeavours over politics. But as the political landscape changes in anticipation of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, he has begun to enter the public eye, albeit cautiously, by endorsing his father’s leadership and reiterating the NDA’s campaign slogans.
Although a number of JD(U) and BJP leaders have praised his potential as a future leader, the family has not formally acknowledged any political path.
It’s unclear if Nishant will run for office, possibly from Islampur or Harnaut, but there is growing public and internal pressure. Now, the question is whether he will choose to remain a supportive figure behind the scenes or combine political responsibility with spiritual values. His decisions in the upcoming months could have a significant impact on the political narrative of Bihar and the trajectory of JD(U), either supporting or contradicting the long-standing model of political dynasties in regional parties.
This article is a part of a series on what young heirs from famous political dynasties are saying.