BJP Sets January 20 for National President Announcement
The Bharatiya Janata Party has officially announced the schedule for electing its next national president. The party will reveal the successor to current president Jagat Prakash Nadda on January 20, 2025. This date marks exactly six years since Nadda officially assumed the position in 2020.
Nomination Process Begins
BJP MP and national returning officer K Laxman has opened the nomination process for the presidential post. Nominations will be accepted starting Monday morning. The party will review all nominations from potential candidates on January 19.
If necessary, internal polling will follow the nomination review. The results will be announced shortly after any required voting concludes.
Nitin Nabin Emerges as Frontrunner
Multiple sources within the party indicate that Nitin Nabin is expected to be the sole candidate for the national president position. The 45-year-old politician currently serves as BJP's national working president and previously held a ministerial position in Bihar.
The national leadership has reportedly decided to back Nabin's candidacy. If elected, he would become the youngest person ever to hold the BJP national president post.
Timeline and Expectations
The Indian Express had earlier reported that the election process would likely be announced after Makar Sankranti. The prediction about the January 20 announcement date has now been confirmed by the party's official schedule.
Party sources reveal that all eyes are now watching for any potential contenders who might challenge Nabin. Another significant development being awaited is the ratification of the election results at a meeting of the BJP's national executive.
The inclusion of provisions for internal polling in the election schedule suggests the party is preparing for all scenarios. However, with strong backing from the national leadership, Nabin's path appears clear.
This leadership transition comes at a crucial time for the BJP as the party prepares for upcoming state elections. Nabin has been actively working to strengthen ties between the BJP and RSS, indicating his focus on organizational unity.
The announcement of Nadda's successor will mark an important moment in the BJP's organizational history. It represents both continuity and generational change within the party's leadership structure.
