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Allies Urge Nitish Kumar to Pass JD(U) Leadership to Son as Party Pushes Back

Calls for generational change have risen following criticism over Bihar’s criminal justice record ahead of the October assembly elections.

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Overview

  • RLM national president Upendra Kushwaha said Nitish Kumar should keep the chief minister’s responsibilities but hand over party control to his son Nishant to ensure focused decision-making.
  • Former chief minister Rabri Devi cited a surge in crime and collapse of law enforcement when she urged Nitish on July 21 to pass the chief minister’s chair to Nishant for stronger governance.
  • Nishant Kumar has publicly backed his father for another term and featured on large posters as the “future need of Bihar,” yet he has declined to confirm any plans to enter active politics.
  • JD(U) spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan and party leader Neeraj Kumar have dismissed external calls for succession, stressing that any change in leadership rests solely with Nitish Kumar and Nishant.
  • Concerns over Nitish Kumar’s age and health have prompted senior allies and rivals alike to press for a timely generational transition to safeguard JD(U)’s electoral prospects.