Bihar Deputy Chief Ministers and Nitish Kumar's Son Granted Enhanced Security
Bihar Deputy CMs, Nitish’s son get ‘Z category’ security
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Bihar's Deputy Chief Ministers, Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav, along with Nishant Kumar, son of former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, have been assigned Z category security, which includes a team of 22 personnel. This decision follows a security review and reflects the state's commitment to protecting political figures.
- 01Bihar's Deputy Chief Ministers and Nitish Kumar's son receive Z category security.
- 02Z category security includes a dedicated team of 22 trained personnel.
- 03The decision was made during a State Security Committee meeting.
- 04Nishant Kumar, despite being a newcomer in politics, is granted security due to his family background.
- 05Former Deputy CM Vijay Sinha's security was downgraded from Z+ to Z category.
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On Saturday, Bihar's Deputy Chief Ministers, Vijay Kumar Choudhary and Bijendra Prasad Yadav, along with Nishant Kumar, the son of former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, were assigned Z category security. This security detail comprises 22 trained personnel, including four to six armed commandos. The decision was made following a review of security arrangements during a State Security Committee meeting. Additionally, Shravan Kumar, a former minister and close aide of Nitish Kumar, will receive Y+ security. Interestingly, Nishant Kumar, who is not a long-standing politician, is being granted this protection due to his active involvement in political activities and his connection to the former Chief Minister's family. Former CM Nitish Kumar also retains Z+ security as a Rajya Sabha member, while former Deputy CM Vijay Sinha's security was downgraded from Z+ to Z category.
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This enhanced security arrangement reflects the state's prioritization of safety for its political figures, which may influence public perception and political engagement in Bihar.
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