Nishant Kumar, the son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has firmly rejected any intentions of joining politics. On July 26, the 48-year-old made it clear that he has chosen a spiritual path and has no interest in entering the political arena.
Speculation had been rife that Nitish Kumar might introduce his son into politics. During the Lok Sabha elections, some leaders from the Janata Dal (United) even suggested that Nishant might carry forward his father’s political legacy. However, Nishant, a software engineer and an alumnus of the Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) Mesra, maintains a low profile and distances himself from political events. None of Nitish Kumar’s family members are involved in politics.
On Friday, Nishant was spotted shopping for electronic goods at a market in Patna. When asked about his political plans, he replied, “I am walking on the path of spirituality and today also I have come out for work related to spirituality. When I listen to Hare Rama Hare Krishna on my mobile phone, the sound is low. So, I decided to purchase a speaker to listen to the bhajan with good sound.” He was accompanied by security personnel during his outing.
The next day, Nishant was seen planting a sapling in the Sri Krishna Nagar locality, a photo of which circulated on social media. He is known to be fond of activities related to the environment, as sources indicated. Nishant’s focus on spirituality and environmental conservation clearly indicates his disinterest in following his father’s political footsteps.
