By Neeraj Kumar
Patna: Indian cricket team’s dynamic batsman Ishan Kishan is renowned for his powerful fours and sixes on the cricket field. Known for hitting impressive sixes, he’s a force on the pitch. Now, his father, Pranav Kumar Pandey, has entered the field of politics, joining the Janata Dal (United) on Sunday, 27th October. With assembly elections approaching, there is speculation that he may stand as a candidate.
The membership event, Milan Samaroh, was held at the JD(U) State Office in Patna, where several of Pranav Pandey’s supporters also joined the party under his leadership. The event saw the presence of senior party figures, including the acting national president and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Jha, state president Umesh Singh Kushwaha, Legislative Councillor Lalan Sarraf, Legislative Councillor Sanjay Gandhi, along with other party officials and members.
By profession, Pranav Kumar Pandey is a builder, though he has long held an interest in social service. His early years were spent in Nawada, and he currently resides in Patna with his family, where he also owns a medical store. His father, Ramugra Singh, is a farmer in Gordiha, Nawada, while his mother, Savitri Devi, is a lady doctor. Speaking on his decision to join JD(U), Pranav Pandey expressed his admiration for the policies and initiatives of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
Ishan Kishan, aged 26, has represented India in numerous international matches as a wicketkeeper-batsman, having made his international debut in 2021. Previously a player for the Jharkhand team, Ishan hails from Nawada district in Bihar. Whether Pranav Pandey’s political journey will benefit from his son’s name remains to be seen.
Meanwhile, on Wednesday, 23rd October, noted educationist Khan Sir met with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at his residence, sparking speculation about his potential entry into politics. Addressing these rumours, Khan Sir stated, “If I venture into politics, who will teach? Does meeting the Chief Minister mean entering politics? I have no time at the moment and will not be contesting elections.”
