The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) officially announced the schedule for electing its next national president on Friday. The party revealed that nominations will be filed on January 19. The new president, who will replace the current officeholder J P Nadda, will be declared on January 20.
Election Process and Timeline
If more than one candidate files nomination papers, voting will take place on January 20. However, political observers consider this scenario highly unlikely. The election of working president Nitin Nabin appears almost certain. Nabin, at 45 years old, would become the youngest national president in the party's history.
Electoral College Composition
The BJP also published the complete list of its electoral college for this election. This body consists of 5,717 voters who will choose the next president. The electoral college includes a wide range of party members. It starts with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and extends down to local members across the country.
Expected Nomination Process
The party's senior leadership is expected to play a significant role in the nomination process. Key figures including Prime Minister Modi, cabinet colleagues like Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, and various chief ministers are anticipated to submit nomination papers. They will propose Nitin Nabin's name through different sets of papers, demonstrating broad support for his candidacy.
Leadership Transition
Nitin Nabin will succeed J P Nadda, who was elected to the position exactly six years ago on January 20, 2020. This transition marks an important moment in the BJP's organizational leadership. The party is preparing for this change as it continues its political activities across India.
The announcement clarifies the procedural steps for this significant internal election. All eyes are now on January 19-20 as the BJP prepares to formalize its new leadership structure.
