Nishant Kumar Celebrates 45th Birthday with Nitish Kumar at Patna Temple

Brief By Newsbrief / 4:17 PM on 20 Jul 2026

Bihar Health Minister Nishant Kumar marked his 45th birthday on Monday by offering prayers at Patna's Mahavir Mandir alongside former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The two performed traditional rituals, including Jalabhishek at the temple's Shiva shrine, and prayed for peace, prosperity and the well-being of the people of Bihar. Devotees, supporters and political leaders gathered at the temple to extend birthday greetings to the Health Minister during the visit. Elaborate security arrangements were put in place to ensure the smooth conduct of the religious ceremony and manage the large gathering. After completing the rituals, Nishant Kumar and Nitish Kumar interacted briefly with those present before leaving the temple premises. Nishant Kumar's date of birth had earlier been clarified by the Bihar government after discrepancies appeared in some public records. The celebration reflected a blend of religious tradition and public engagement, drawing attention from party workers and well-wishers across the state.