Nishant Kumar | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Health Government of Bihar | |
| Assumed office 7 May 2026 | |
| Chief Minister | Samrat Choudhary |
| Preceded by | Samrat Choudhary |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 July 1975[1] |
| Political party | Janata Dal (United) (since 2026) |
| Parent(s) | Nitish Kumar (father) |
Nishant Kumar (born 20 July 1975)[2]is an Indian politician who currently serves as Minister of Health in the state of Bihar. He is the son of Nitish Kumar, the former and longest serving Chief Minister of Bihar for 20 years and currently, a member of Rajya Sabha from Bihar and national president of JD(U).[3]
Early life[edit | edit source]
Kumar was born on 20 July 1975 to Nitish Kumar and Manju Kumari Sinha. His mother died in 2007 from pneumonia.[4] His father is a politician and is the longest-tenured chief minister in Bihari history, holding the post for 10 terms.
In his youth, Kumar attended St. Karen's High School in Patna and Manava Bharati India International School in Mussoorie. He also graduated with a degree in software engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra in Ranchi. He lives in Patna and did not pursue a political career until 2026, often staying away from politics as a whole. He is unmarried and has no children.[5]
Political career[edit | edit source]
In March 2026, Kumar joined the Janata Dal (United) following his father's announcement of his pending resignation. This was a departure from the party's previous policy of anti-dynasticism.[6]
In May 2026, Kumar joined the Choudhary ministry as health minister, marking his formal entry into politics. [7] [8][9]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Who is Nishant Kumar? Meet Nitish Kumar's software engineer son, who could be Bihar's Deputy CM - The Economic Times". m.economictimes.com. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
- ↑ "Low-profile Nishant finds himself in the spotlight". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
- ↑ Sharma, Gaurav (8 March 2026). "Who Is Nishant Kumar: Education, Personal Life and Possible Political Role". oneindia.com.
- ↑ "Nitish Kumar's wife passes away in Delhi". Hindustan Times. 14 May 2007. Archived from the original on 7 October 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
- ↑ Yadav, J.P. (9 March 2026). "Coronation of dynasty baiter's son: Nishant Kumar joins JDU, marking his entry into active politics". The Telegraph Online. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ↑ "Who is Nishant Kumar? Meet Nitish Kumar's software engineer son, who could be Bihar's Deputy CM". 5 March 2026 – via The Economic Times - The Times of India.
- ↑ "Nishant Kumar, son of JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar, to join Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary's cabinet". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ "Bihar Cabinet expansion today: Nishant Kumar likely to be inducted; heavy security across Patna". The Statesman. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ "Nishant Kumar May Join Bihar Cabinet Tomorrow. How It Happened". NDTV. Retrieved 7 May 2026.