PATNA: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant Kumar on Thursday thanked the people of the state for the “historic mandate”, crediting women voters for their “special participation”, but sidestepped questions on his own political debut.

His father took oath as the chief minister for a record 10th term.

“Gratitude and greetings to the people of Bihar. I extend my heartfelt thanks and congratulations…the way people have worked, the way women voted, their special participation, this is very significant for Bihar,” Nishant said, briefly interacting with journalists, including PTI video, at Gandhi Maidan in Patna, where the swearing ceremony was held on Thursday.

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