Nitish Kumar has been re-elected unopposed as the National President of Janata Dal (United) for the fourth time. The nomination withdrawal deadline concluded with no other candidate in contention, ensuring Kumar’s retention of the post.
Previously, on March 19, JD(U) Working President Sanjay Kumar Jha and 10 senior leaders submitted Nitish Kumar’s nomination papers in the party’s New Delhi office. The absence of additional nominations by the deadline of March 22 rendered the scheduled voting on March 27 unnecessary.
The JD(U), founded in 2003 with the involvement of George Fernandes, saw Nitish Kumar assume the role of National President in 2016 after Sharad Yadav’s departure. Kumar, who also held the position in 2019 before stepping down in 2020, resumed leadership in 2023 ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
With his unopposed election, Nitish Kumar is poised to lead JD(U) as the National President until 2029. His consistent influence in the party’s decision-making process has been crucial since its inception, ensuring stability and control during significant political phases.
Notably, Nitish Kumar’s son, Nishant Kumar, has recently joined the party, expected to play a significant role in the organization. Additionally, Nitish Kumar has been elected to the Rajya Sabha.
