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Nishant on active mode in politics, visits JD(U) office for first time after joining party

Patna, March 11 ( UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar is on active mode in politics and today visited the Janata Dal (United) state office for the first time after formally joining the party.
Accompanied by Bihar Education Minister Sunil Kumar and some other leaders, Nishant suddenly visited the party office where a huge number of party workers accorded him a warm welcome. Nishant had formally joined the JD(U) on March 8. Since then, he has appeared increasingly active in political affairs.
Nishant interacted with JD(U) workers and youth leaders. During the meeting, discussions were held on several organisational issues.
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