Patna, March 24 -- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son, Janata Dal (United) Leader Nishant Kumar, on Tuesday, wishes the people of his state as well as of the country, on the occasion of Chhath Puja being celebrated today.

He says, " It is Chhath Puja today. On this occasion, I extend my greetings to all the people of the state and the country..."

Nishant recently joined politics, marking an unprecedented shift in Bihar politics. He formally joined the JD(U) on March 8, following in the footsteps of his father. After joining the party, Kumar addressed the party workers and heaped praise on his father, Nitish Kumar, for serving the state for 20 years.

"I thank everyone. I will try to live up to the trust you all have placed in me. I...