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Last Updated:<\/span>December 06, 2025, 11:51 IST<\/time><\/p>\nJD(U)’s president Sanjay Kumar Jha said party members want Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar to join politics. The decision rests with him (Nishant), he added.<\/h2>\n\n<\/p>\nNews18<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nTriggering speculation of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar\u2019s son Nishant Kumar\u2019s possible entry into active politics, senior JD(U) leader Sanjay Kumar Jha said on Friday that people in the party, its well-wishers and supporters want \u201cNishant ji to come and work for the party”.<\/p>\nHe made the remarks in the presence of Nishant Kumar, who spoke about the recent verdict in the assembly polls, in which the ruling NDA coalition scored a smashing victory, and JD-U also performed remarkably.<\/p>\n\u201cThis is all the blessings of the people. The people have reposed their faith in us once again,” Nishant Kumar told reporters. He said his father, Nitish Kumar, has fulfilled his promises in the past and will do so this time too.<\/p>\nNDA had gone to the polls with Nitish Kumar as Chief Minister. Sanjay Kumar Jha, who is JD(U) chief, had said it is for Nishant Kumar to take a decision on the timing of his joining active politics.<\/p>\n\u201cThe party people, the well-wishers of the party, the supporters of the party, and everyone in the party want Nishant ji (son of CM Nitish Kumar) to come and work for the party. All of us want it. Now he has to decide. He has to decide when he will take a decision and work in the party,” the JD(U) leader told reporters.<\/p>\n\n\n#WATCH<\/a> | Patna, Bihar: JDU MP Sanjay Kumar Jha says, \u201cThe party people, the well-wishers of the party, the supporters of the party, and everyone in the party want Nishant ji (son of CM Nitish Kumar) to come and work for the party. We all want it. Now he has to decide.”Son of\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/mba1t0c2Ob<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 ANI (@ANI) December 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nSanjay Jha had told ANI in an interview before the assembly polls that the party would accept Nitish Kumar\u2019s decision on the political debut of his son. He said that Nitish Kumar founded the JD(U) and that he has to take a call on any decision regarding his son, Nishant Kumar\u2019s political debut. He added that it also depends on Nishant Kumar\u2019s interest.<\/p>\n\u201cThis is a party formed by Nitish Kumar. Now, after this election, whatever call he has to take on this issue, he can take that call. But this much is certain: if Nitish Kumar decides, then the entire party will accept it,” Jha had said.<\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 06, 2025, 11:51 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Party Wants Him’: Senior JD(U) Leader On Nitish Kumar’s Son Joining Politics<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Triggering speculation of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar\u2019s son Nishant Kumar\u2019s possible entry into active politics, senior JD(U) leader Sanjay Kumar Jha said on Friday that people in the party, its well-wishers and supporters want \u201cNishant ji to come and work for the party”.<\/p>\n
He made the remarks in the presence of Nishant Kumar, who spoke about the recent verdict in the assembly polls, in which the ruling NDA coalition scored a smashing victory, and JD-U also performed remarkably.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is all the blessings of the people. The people have reposed their faith in us once again,” Nishant Kumar told reporters. He said his father, Nitish Kumar, has fulfilled his promises in the past and will do so this time too.<\/p>\n
NDA had gone to the polls with Nitish Kumar as Chief Minister. Sanjay Kumar Jha, who is JD(U) chief, had said it is for Nishant Kumar to take a decision on the timing of his joining active politics.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe party people, the well-wishers of the party, the supporters of the party, and everyone in the party want Nishant ji (son of CM Nitish Kumar) to come and work for the party. All of us want it. Now he has to decide. He has to decide when he will take a decision and work in the party,” the JD(U) leader told reporters.<\/p>\n
\n#WATCH<\/a> | Patna, Bihar: JDU MP Sanjay Kumar Jha says, \u201cThe party people, the well-wishers of the party, the supporters of the party, and everyone in the party want Nishant ji (son of CM Nitish Kumar) to come and work for the party. We all want it. Now he has to decide.”Son of\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/mba1t0c2Ob<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 ANI (@ANI) December 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nSanjay Jha had told ANI in an interview before the assembly polls that the party would accept Nitish Kumar\u2019s decision on the political debut of his son. He said that Nitish Kumar founded the JD(U) and that he has to take a call on any decision regarding his son, Nishant Kumar\u2019s political debut. He added that it also depends on Nishant Kumar\u2019s interest.<\/p>\n\u201cThis is a party formed by Nitish Kumar. Now, after this election, whatever call he has to take on this issue, he can take that call. But this much is certain: if Nitish Kumar decides, then the entire party will accept it,” Jha had said.<\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 06, 2025, 11:51 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Party Wants Him’: Senior JD(U) Leader On Nitish Kumar’s Son Joining Politics<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
#WATCH<\/a> | Patna, Bihar: JDU MP Sanjay Kumar Jha says, \u201cThe party people, the well-wishers of the party, the supporters of the party, and everyone in the party want Nishant ji (son of CM Nitish Kumar) to come and work for the party. We all want it. Now he has to decide.”Son of\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/mba1t0c2Ob<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 ANI (@ANI) December 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nSanjay Jha had told ANI in an interview before the assembly polls that the party would accept Nitish Kumar\u2019s decision on the political debut of his son. He said that Nitish Kumar founded the JD(U) and that he has to take a call on any decision regarding his son, Nishant Kumar\u2019s political debut. He added that it also depends on Nishant Kumar\u2019s interest.<\/p>\n\u201cThis is a party formed by Nitish Kumar. Now, after this election, whatever call he has to take on this issue, he can take that call. But this much is certain: if Nitish Kumar decides, then the entire party will accept it,” Jha had said.<\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 06, 2025, 11:51 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Party Wants Him’: Senior JD(U) Leader On Nitish Kumar’s Son Joining Politics<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u2014 ANI (@ANI) December 5, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nSanjay Jha had told ANI in an interview before the assembly polls that the party would accept Nitish Kumar\u2019s decision on the political debut of his son. He said that Nitish Kumar founded the JD(U) and that he has to take a call on any decision regarding his son, Nishant Kumar\u2019s political debut. He added that it also depends on Nishant Kumar\u2019s interest.<\/p>\n\u201cThis is a party formed by Nitish Kumar. Now, after this election, whatever call he has to take on this issue, he can take that call. But this much is certain: if Nitish Kumar decides, then the entire party will accept it,” Jha had said.<\/p>\n\nClick here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 06, 2025, 11:51 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘Party Wants Him’: Senior JD(U) Leader On Nitish Kumar’s Son Joining Politics<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Sanjay Jha had told ANI in an interview before the assembly polls that the party would accept Nitish Kumar\u2019s decision on the political debut of his son. He said that Nitish Kumar founded the JD(U) and that he has to take a call on any decision regarding his son, Nishant Kumar\u2019s political debut. He added that it also depends on Nishant Kumar\u2019s interest.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a party formed by Nitish Kumar. Now, after this election, whatever call he has to take on this issue, he can take that call. But this much is certain: if Nitish Kumar decides, then the entire party will accept it,” Jha had said.<\/p>\n
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