Nitin Nabin Becomes BJP's New National President in Delhi Ceremony
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Nitin Nabin officially took charge as the party's new national president on Tuesday. This important transition in the ruling party's organizational leadership unfolded during a formal ceremony held in the national capital.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the swearing-in event alongside numerous senior party figures. The gathering included BJP chief ministers, national office bearers, state unit presidents, and members of the party's national executive committee.
Unopposed Election to the Top Post
The ruling party declared Nabin as its sole candidate for the position on Monday. This announcement followed the completion of nomination and scrutiny processes without any rival contenders emerging. His unopposed election made him the BJP's twelfth national president.
BJP National Returning Officer K. Laxman issued a late-night statement confirming the development. He noted that only Nabin's name remained valid after nominations closed and the withdrawal window ended, establishing his election by consensus.
Profile of the Youngest BJP National President
Nitin Nabin serves as a cabinet minister in Bihar and has now been elected unopposed to lead the national party. At forty-five years old, he becomes the youngest person ever to hold the BJP national president position, surpassing Nitin Gadkari's previous record.
He represents Bankipur in Patna as a five-term MLA, representing one of BJP's strongest urban constituencies in Bihar. Currently, he holds the Public Works Department portfolio in the Bihar state government.
His political ascent within the BJP connects closely with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership approach and organizational guidance from Amit Shah. Nabin comes from established political roots as the son of veteran BJP leader Nabin Kishore Sinha, who passed away in 2006. Following his father's death, Nabin entered electoral politics directly.
Political Journey and Organizational Roles
Nabin began his political involvement through the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad student organization. He later progressed through the BJP's youth wing, taking on significant organizational responsibilities.
His previous positions include serving as national general secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha and as BJYM Bihar president from 2016 to 2019. He played a critical organizational part in BJP's Chhattisgarh political turnaround, accurately forecasting the party's 2023 assembly victory and subsequently managing its strong 2024 Lok Sabha performance in the state.
Belonging to the Kayastha community, which represents a numerically small group in Bihar, his elevation highlights the BJP leadership's emphasis on organizational capability over traditional caste calculations.
Festive Atmosphere and Leadership Reactions
Ahead of the formal assumption of office, BJP headquarters in New Delhi displayed a celebratory appearance on Tuesday morning. Nabin started his day by offering prayers at Jhandewalan Temple before visiting Hanuman Mandir in Connaught Place.
BJP MP Manan Kumar Mishra responded to the leadership change by stating the party's decision demonstrates its commitment to promoting younger leadership while maintaining experience. "The party has taken a resolve to give space to young leadership. He is young and also quite social. He has a lot of experience. Our party is the largest party in the world. Under his leadership, even better work will be done," Mishra told reporters.
Ceremony Details and Previous Role
Prime Minister Modi arrived for the ceremony around 11:30 am according to the schedule. Senior leaders including Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also participated in the event, according to party sources.
A BJP press release issued on January 16 indicated that formal announcements and organizational proceedings concerning the new national president would occur between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm. Nabin had been functioning as the party's working national president before this official elevation.
