Deoghar: Bihar's Health Minister and son of former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Nishant Kumar, arrived in Deoghar on Monday. Upon his arrival at the Circuit House, local JDU workers accorded him a grand welcome. During the reception, workers honored him by presenting a picture of Baba Baidyanath.

Health Minister Nishant Kumar was on a tour of Jhajha in Jamui district. On his way back from Jhajha, he planned to visit Deoghar and Basukinath to offer prayers to Lord Bholenath. Upon reaching Deoghar, local party workers welcomed him and informed him about the religious significance of Baba Baidyanath Dham.

Due to the third Monday of Sawan, Baba Baidyanath Temple was teeming with a huge crowd of devotees. Considering the heavy rush, Minister Nishant Kumar offered prayers to Baba Baidyanath from outside the temple premises. After this, he departed for Basukinath Dham.

During his visit, local workers informed him about the demise of former JDU MLA from Deoghar, Kameshwar Das. Hearing the news, Nishant Kumar expressed his sorrow and offered his condolences.

While in Deoghar, Minister Nishant Kumar did not interact with the media. He left for Basukinath from Deoghar under tight security as per his pre-scheduled program. After offering prayers at Basukinath, he is scheduled to return to Patna. Accompanying Health Minister Nishant Kumar were senior JDU leaders, including Manoj Yadav, senior MLA from Belhar, and MLC Sanjay Prasad.

It is worth noting that Nishant Kumar was recently entrusted with the responsibility of Bihar's health department. Since becoming the Health Minister, his political activism and conduct have consistently drawn reactions from the opposition.