North India Statesman
News India Live, Digital Desk: Today a picture has emerged in the politics of Bihar which has heated up the market of speculation in the political circles. An unbroken tradition that has been going on for the last two decades was broken today. Chief Minister Nitish Kumarwho used to reach Patna’s historic Gandhi Maidan every year on the occasion of Eid and greet the namazis by hugging them, was not seen there this time. This is the first time in 20 years that the Chief Minister stayed away from the function. However, his absence was compensated by his only son. Nishant Kumar What experts are seeing as the emergence of a ‘new era’ and ‘successor’ within JDU.
Nishant Kumar took command: Junior seen in ‘Nitish style’
The scene at Gandhi Maidan this morning had changed. In place of the Chief Minister, his son Nishant Kumar reached among the worshippers.
Congratulations: On behalf of his father, Nishant congratulated Bihar and the countrymen on Eid. He said, “May Allah bless everyone. On behalf of my father and myself, I wish everyone the best.”
Style-e-Bayan: Wearing white kurta-pajama and a cap on his head, Nishant looked exactly like his father in his familiar style. He shook hands with the worshipers and also shared the stage with the Imam.
Secret meeting: After leaving Gandhi Maidan, Nishant directly became senior leader of JDU Lalan Singh Reached his residence, where a closed-door conversation took place between them for about 15 minutes.
What is its political meaning? (The Political Shift)
Nitish Kumar’s distancing from public platforms and putting his son in front is a sign of a big change in the politics of Bihar:
Political Successor: Recently Nishant Kumar has taken formal membership of JDU. Sending him on such important occasions makes it clear that Nitish is now preparing to hand over his political legacy to him.
Health discussion: There is also discussion in the political circles that Nitish Kumar’s health has been fluctuating for some time now, due to which he is avoiding programs with huge crowds.
Beginning of Nishant era: Now discussions about ‘Nishant Yug’ are intensifying within the party. Nishant was seen quite active in the recently held Iftar party, whereas Nitish Kumar was seen sitting quietly there only in the role of a guide.
New energy in JDU or fear of ‘familism’?
Nitish Kumar has always been vocal against nepotism, but Nishant’s activism has given the opposition an opportunity to attack. However, JDU leaders are seeing it as ‘new energy’. Party strategists believe that Nitish is now preparing to go to Rajya Sabha and play a role in central politics, in such a situation Nishant can prove to be a ‘universal face’ to keep the party united in Bihar.
Administrative Vigilance and Security
Even though the Chief Minister himself did not arrive, there were tight security arrangements. Under the protection of Nishant Kumar CM Security The team remained deployed. minister with him Ashok Chaudhary Many veteran leaders of JDU were present, which confirms that Nishant is now being given an important place in government and party protocols.
