Former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Son Nishant Kumar Takes Charges As Bihar Health Minister
Patna, Bihar: Former Bihar chief minister and Janata Dal (United) [JD(U)] chief Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar has taken charge as state health minister on Thursday, May 8. After taking charge, Nishant Kumar expressed his gratitude to the people of Bihar for electing NDA in 2025 elections.
“The responsibility entrusted to me by the senior leaders of the party and Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary,” Nishant Kumar said. Notably, there have been criticism against the induction of Nishant to the state cabinet without even contesting an election.
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VIDEO | Patna: After taking charge as Bihar Health Minister, Nishant Kumar says, “First of all, I would like to thank the people of Bihar for electing NDA in 2025 elections. The responsibility entrusted to me by the senior leaders of the party and Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary,… pic.twitter.com/fLScpAjnqM
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