Former Communist Party of India leader and ex-MLC Kedar Pandey`s son, Pushkar Anand, joined the Janata Dal (United) on Sunday in Patna, in the presence of the party`s state president, Umesh Kushwaha. Speaking to ANI, Anand praised the Chief Minister`s education initiatives and emphasised the role of youth in supporting the government`s vision.

"The reforms the Chief Minister has implemented in the education sector are commendable. Young people need to come forward and further the Chief Minister`s vision. My endeavour will be to utilise the position he has given me to advance his efforts in the best interest of the state," Pushkar Anand said.