NISHANT KUMAR MAY BE DEPUTY CM SOON

NISHANT KUMAR MAY BE DEPUTY CM SOON

13-NOV-ENG 2

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

PATNA--------------------------These days, there is a lot of discussion in the political circles of Bihar whether former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son and current Health Minister Nishant Kumar can be made the Deputy Chief Minister. According to political analysts and insider reports, in view of the position of Janata Dal United (JDU) within the NDA alliance and recent political developments, preparations to 'elevate' the post of Nishant Kumar are almost complete. Know the whole thing in detail.

Political experts believe that there is no need for any new oath taking for the post of Deputy CM, because Nishant Kumar is already holding the post of minister. For this only a formal government notification has to be issued. Quoting sources, it is coming to light that the official announcement of Nishant Kumar becoming Deputy CM can be made any time immediately after the ongoing Chhath Mahaparva (which will conclude on November 16) and before the winter session of the Assembly starting from November 30.

At present there are two Deputy Chief Ministers in the Bihar government, Vijay Kumar Chaudhary and Vijendra Prasad Yadav. The discussion is that Nishant Kumar can be made the new Deputy Chief Minister in place of Vijendra Prasad Yadav, while Vijay Kumar Chaudhary can continue on this post. It is being felt within JDU that to keep the party strong and maintain its equal status with BJP, it is very important to bring Nishant Kumar in the number two position or key leadership role in the government.