Nitin Nabin has officially taken charge as the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He succeeds J P Nadda, who held the position since January 2020. The ceremony occurred at the party headquarters in Delhi on Tuesday.
Senior Leaders Attend Ceremony
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh were present at the event. They felicitated Nabin after he received his election certificate. Several BJP chief ministers from states like Uttarakhand, Odisha, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh also attended. Union Minister J P Nadda participated as the outgoing president.
Organizational Overhaul Ahead of Elections
This leadership change comes as the BJP prepares for a major organizational revamp at the national level. The party is gearing up for Assembly elections in key states. These include West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry.
Youngest BJP President at 45
At 45 years old, Nitin Nabin becomes the youngest leader to head the BJP. He will lead the party into the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. These elections are expected to feature significant changes like parliamentary delimitation and the implementation of a 33 percent women's quota in Parliament and state Assemblies.
Nabin's Political Background
Nitin Nabin has a strong political career in Bihar. He served as a minister in the Nitish Kumar-led government. His portfolios included Road Construction, Urban Development, Housing, and Law and Justice. During his tenure, he focused on infrastructure development, urban housing initiatives, and welfare measures for journalists and health workers.
Early Life and Electoral Journey
Born on May 23, 1980, in Ranchi, Jharkhand, Nabin is the son of senior BJP leader Nabin Kishore Prasad Sinha. He completed his schooling in Patna and New Delhi. Nabin entered electoral politics in 2006 by winning a by-election from Patna West. He later shifted to the Bankipur constituency and has retained the seat in multiple Assembly elections since 2010.
Nabin is married to Deepmala Shrivastava, and they have two children. His rise to the BJP's top position marks a significant moment for the party as it navigates upcoming electoral challenges.
