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Nitin Nabin Set to Become BJP's Youngest National President

The Bharatiya Janata Party has formally initiated the election process for its next national president, with senior leaders filing nomination papers for Nitin Nabin. He is poised to become the party's 12th and potentially youngest national president, backed strongly by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the senior leadership. With no rival candidates, he is widely expected to be elected unopposed by the party's electoral college. His elevation is seen as injecting youthful dynamism while ensuring ideological continuity.

Key Points: Nitin Nabin Poised to be Elected BJP National President

  • Nitin Nabin is BJP's consensus pick
  • Backed by PM Modi & Amit Shah
  • Expected to be elected unopposed
  • Would be party's youngest national president
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With nationwide backing, Nitin Nabin emerges BJP's consensus choice for top party post

Nitin Nabin emerges as consensus candidate for BJP president, backed by PM Modi and senior leaders, set to be elected unopposed.

"proud moment for the state and a historic milestone for the party - Samrat Choudhary"

New Delhi, Jan 19

The Bharatiya Janata Party has formally initiated the election process for its next national president, with senior leaders filing nomination papers for Nitin Nabin, the 45-year-old national working president, at the party headquarters here on Monday.

BJP President J.P. Nadda and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh submitted the first set of nomination papers to Returning Officer K. Laxman, in the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and other prominent leaders including Dharmendra Pradhan, Bhupender Yadav and Kiren Rijiju.

Additional sets of nominations were subsequently presented by Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and leaders from several states, underscoring broad support for Nabin.

The event witnessed the participation of Chief Ministers Yogi Adityanath (Uttar Pradesh), Pushkar Singh Dhami (Uttarakhand), Nayab Singh Saini (Haryana) and Pramod Sawant (Goa), alongside representatives from Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Assam, Jharkhand and other states.

Appointed national working president on December 14, 2025, Nabin is poised to become the BJP's 12th national president -- and potentially its youngest ever -- backed strongly by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Shah and the party's senior leadership.

With no rival candidates in the fray, he is widely expected to be elected unopposed by the electoral college comprising members of the national and state councils.

In accordance with the party rules, a candidate must secure joint proposals from at least 20 members of the electoral college from a single state and possess a minimum of 15 years of party membership.

Nominations could be withdrawn between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Monday, following which the Returning Officer is scheduled to issue a statement at 6.30 p.m.

If uncontested, the formal announcement of the new president will take place on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary hailed the development as both a proud moment for the state and a historic milestone for the party.

A five-time MLA from Bihar, Nabin has long been recognised for his organisational acumen. He has served as in-charge for states such as Chhattisgarh and played a pivotal role in forging alliances.

Since assuming charge as working president, he has concentrated on preparations for upcoming Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, West Bengal and Puducherry.

His elevation is widely seen as a move that injects youthful dynamism into the BJP's leadership while ensuring continuity with its ideological and organisational foundations.

- IANS

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Priya S
It's good to see a consensus candidate. Internal unity is important for any political party. The presence of so many CMs and senior leaders shows the party is united behind him. Wishing him the best for the challenging role ahead.
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Rohit P
While I support the party, I hope this isn't just about following a command from the top. A true internal democracy would have had some discussion, maybe even a symbolic contest. A respectful criticism - hope the young president encourages more open dialogue within the party ranks.
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Sarah B
Interesting to observe the process from outside. The scale of support from all regions is impressive. His focus will be crucial on states like Tamil Nadu and West Bengal where the party wants to grow. A big task!
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Vikram M
Jai Ho! A proud moment for Bihar. From a five-time MLA to the national president of the world's largest political party – this is the story of organizational strength and dedication. He has earned it. 🚩
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Karthik V
The real test will be the upcoming state elections. His experience as in-charge for Chhattisgarh and alliance-building will be key. Let's see if the "youthful dynamism" translates into tangible electoral gains, especially in Kerala and Bengal.

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