Nitish's son urges people to ensure victory of NDA
Nitish Kumar
's son
Nishant Kumar
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y urged the people of Bihar to ensure victory of NDA in the forthcoming assembly polls to once again make his father the state's chief minister.
While interacting with reporters at the Mahavir Mandir near Patna Junction, where he had gone to perform 'Rudrabhishek' on his birthday, Nishant also hoped that people would re-elect his father as the latter recently came with several pro-people schemes and also promised to provide jobs and employment opportunities to one crore youth over five years.
"He has done so much for people in the recent past. He recently announced to provide govt jobs and employment opportunities to one crore youth in the next five years. Many people were recruited in various govt departments. The 35% quota for women has now been reserved for women hailing from Bihar. Also, power consumers in the state will be getting 125 units free," said Nishant while recounting the works of his father.
Nishant does not play an active role in politics.
However, in recent months, he has started appearing on public platforms, fuelling speculation about his entry into electoral politics. Asked whether Nishant will contest the assembly election himself, he avoided giving a direct answer and said, "Chaliye thik hai, isspar aage dekha jayega" (Alright, let's see about that later)."
"My mother, while she was alive, used to conduct 'Rudrabhishek' and feed poor people on my birthday every year.
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After her demise (in 2007), my father continued the tradition. I came to this temple after taking my father's blessings," said Nishant, who is the only child of his parents.
During his visit, strict security arrangements were made at the Mahavir Mandir complex. At the temple, Nishant was welcomed by Sayan Kunal, a member of the Bihar State Board of Religious Trust and son of late Acharya Kishore Kunal, an IPS-turned-religious leader who was the secretary 'Mahavir Mandir Trust' till his death in Dec last year.
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