Quick Info
| Profession | Engineer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 20/07/1975 |
| Age | 51 years |
| Birthplace | Bihar |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Nishant Kumar
07/05/2026
Nishant Kumar was appointed as Bihar's Health Minister on 7 May 2026 and assumed charge in Patna shortly afterward. In his first public remarks after taking office, he emphasized transparency, accountability, and improved healthcare delivery across the state.
08/03/2026
Nishant Kumar formally joined the Janata Dal (United) on 8 March 2026, marking his entry into active politics. The move was widely seen as a significant shift in Bihar politics because he had long stayed away from public life and from overt political involvement.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known for | Being the only son of Indian politician Nitish Kumar; Indian politician serving as Minister of Health in Bihar |
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| Full Name | Nishant Kumar |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm (5’ 8”) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| Educational Qualification | Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi, Jharkhand |
Personal Life
| Caste | OBC (Kurmi) |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Nitish Kumar (politician) |
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| Mother | Manju Sinha (school teacher, deceased) |
| Siblings | He is the only son of his parents. |
Career
| Software Engineer | |
| Minister of Health, Bihar (appointed May 7, 2026) | |
| Member of Janata Dal (United) (joined March 8, 2026) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nishant Kumar is an Indian engineer and the only son of Indian politician Nitish Kumar. | |
| 2. During his school days at St. Karen’s in Patna, Nishant was hit by a teacher, resulting in a severe lump on his forehead and fever. | |
| 3. Upon hearing about the incident, Nitish Kumar had Nishant's name removed from the school. | |
| 4. After feeling homesick at a boarding school in Mussoorie, Nishant returned to Patna and enrolled at Kendriya Vidyalaya. | |
| 5. Nishant's mother, Manju Sinha, passed away in 2007, leading to a park in Kankerbagh being named after her. | |
| 6. In 2013, a fake birth certificate was registered in the Patna Municipal Corporation under Nishant's name. | |
| 7. During a media conversation in 2017, Nishant expressed a preference for a spiritual life over entering politics. | |
| 8. As of 2022, Nishant Kumar's wealth is estimated to be approximately five times more than his father's. | |
| 9. Nishant inherited his late mother's property, including job retirement benefits like PF and gratuity. | |
| 10. Compared to the sons of well-known Bihar politicians like Lalu Prasad Yadav and Ram Vilas Paswan, Nishant Kumar is not as widely recognized. | |
| 11. Nishant Kumar affectionately calls Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'uncle' due to his father's political association with him. | |
| 12. In a media discussion, Nishant Kumar shared an anecdote about his father scaring him by pretending to hang him from their home's balcony if he resisted doing homework. | |
| 13. Nishant formally joined the Janata Dal (United) party on March 8, 2026, ending his decades-long stance against dynasty politics. | |
| 14. He was appointed as the Health Minister in the Samrat Choudhary government in Bihar on May 7, 2026. |
