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Nitin Nabin Set to Become BJP National President Unopposed

The Bharatiya Janata Party has declared Nitin Nabin as the sole candidate for the post of National President, paving the way for his unopposed election. National Returning Officer K. Laxman confirmed that 37 sets of nomination papers for Nabin were found valid, with no withdrawals or other candidates. Nabin, the party's Working President, received overwhelming backing from top leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah. His expected elevation is seen as a strategic move to bring youthful leadership while maintaining continuity within the party organization.

Key Points: Nitin Nabin Declared Sole Candidate for BJP President

  • Sole candidate after nomination scrutiny
  • Backed by PM Modi and top leadership
  • 37 valid nomination sets received
  • To infuse youthful leadership
  • Formal election expected Tuesday
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BJP declares Nitin Nabin as sole candidate for party President

Nitin Nabin is set to be elected unopposed as the BJP's 12th National President after the nomination process concluded with no other contenders.

"only one name, that of Nitin Nabin, remained in the fray - K. Laxman"

New Delhi, Jan 19

The Bharatiya Janata Party, on Monday, declared Nitin Nabin as the sole candidate for the post of National President after the nomination and scrutiny process concluded without any other contenders, paving the way for his unopposed election as the party's 12th national chief.

In an official announcement issued late on Monday, National Returning Officer K. Laxman said that only one name, that of Nitin Nabin, remained in the fray following the completion of the nomination process and the withdrawal window.

The Returning Officer confirmed that 37 sets of nomination papers had been received in support of Nabin between 2 and 4 p.m., all of which were found valid after scrutiny.

No withdrawals were recorded, and no other candidates filed nominations.

The election process gained momentum after 30 out of 36 BJP's state presidents were elected, surpassing the minimum requirement of 50 per cent under the party Constitution.

On January 16, 2026, the notification for the schedule of events was issued, and the electoral roll was published.

Nominations opened and closed on Monday, with the scrutiny completed shortly thereafter.

Nabin, the 45-year-old National Working President appointed on December 14, 2025, has received overwhelming backing from the BJP's top leadership, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and outgoing party President J.P. Nadda.

Senior BJP leaders, Chief Ministers, and representatives from multiple states submitted nomination papers in Nabin's favour earlier on Monday, signalling strong organisational consensus.

As the sole candidate, Nabin is set to be formally elected by the electoral college comprising members of the BJP's national council and state councils.

The process aligns with BJP rules requiring a candidate to be proposed by at least 20 electoral college members from a state and to have a minimum of 15 years of party membership.

With no contest, the BJP is expected to announce Nabin's elevation as the BJP National President on Tuesday.

Nabin's rise is seen as a strategic move to infuse youthful leadership into the party organisation while preserving continuity.

Since assuming the BJP Working President's role, Nabin has been actively involved in preparations for upcoming Assembly elections in states, including Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, West Bengal, and Puducherry.

A five-time BJP MLA from Bihar with extensive organisational experience, Nabin's appointment is also being celebrated in his home state as an inspiring example of an ordinary worker ascending to the highest party position.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Interesting to see a consensus candidate emerge without any contest. While it shows party unity, a healthy internal debate is also important for a vibrant democracy. Hope he brings fresh ideas to the table.
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Ananya R
Good move! At 45, he represents the youth of the country. We need more young people in leadership to understand the aspirations of the new generation. His experience in Bihar will be valuable for the eastern states' strategy.
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Vikram M
Unopposed election? Seems like everything was decided beforehand. Where is the internal democracy? A single candidate with 37 nomination sets just feels like a staged formality. Just my two paise.
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Karthik V
Focus should be on his work. He has been given this responsibility because of his track record. Now the real test begins with the upcoming state elections. Let's see how he manages the campaign in Tamil Nadu and Bengal.
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Priya S
As a woman watching politics, I hope the new leadership will also focus on increasing meaningful participation of women within the party structure at all levels. Wishing him success!

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