BETTIAH, May 3 -- Emulating the political playbook of his father, ex-CM Nitish Kumar, Nishant Kumar on Sunday launched his "Sadbhav Yatra" from picturesque Valmikinagar region in West Champaran.

Kumar described his yatra as inspired by Mahatma Gandhi and his father Nitish Kumar. "Gandhiji began his Satyagraha from Champaran, and my father too launched his yatras from here. I am also starting mine from the same land," said the JD-U leader, who joined the party last month, and left for Valmikinagar after seeking "blessings and benediction" of his father.

He clarified the idea behind the "Sadbhav Yatra" (goodwill tour). "The aim is to take everyone along-rich, poor, Dalit, extremely poor, minority. There should be a feeling of love for all...