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BJP's Cadre to Elect New President in Historic Bihar Leadership Shift

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy emphasized the BJP's cadre-driven process for electing its new national president, highlighting a tradition of seeking unanimous selections. He noted the historic significance of the incoming leadership emerging from Bihar for the first time in the party's history. The election is scheduled for January 20, with the nomination process beginning on January 19. Senior leaders including the Prime Minister are expected to be present for the proceedings.

Key Points: BJP National President Election: Cadre to Choose New Leader

  • Cadre-based election process
  • Historic leadership from Bihar
  • Emphasis on young leadership
  • Unanimous selection tradition
  • Election scheduled for January 20
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"Party president will be elected by cadre": G Kishan Reddy ahead of BJP national president election

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy says BJP cadre will elect the new party president, marking a historic shift with leadership from Bihar.

"Tomorrow, the party president will be elected by the cadre. - G Kishan Reddy"

New Delhi, January 19

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy has underlined the Bharatiya Janata Party's cadre-driven ethos ahead of the election of its news national president, asserting that the party believes in unanimous leadership selection rooted in organisational consensus.

Speaking to reporters here, Reddy said the BJP, recognised as the world's largest political party, continues to function on the strength of its workers spread across the country. "Traditionally, the BJP is a cadre-based party and the largest political party in the world. Tomorrow, the party president will be elected by the cadre. We, along with our cadre from all over the country, believe that elections should be held unanimously," Reddy said.

He also highlighted that the party is set to witness a historic shift, with leadership emerging from Bihar for the first time since the BJP's formation. Emphasising generational change, Reddy added that not just Bihar but the party's "young leadership" will now take the reins.

The BJP is scheduled to elect its new president on January 20, following the publication of its internal electoral rolls on Sunday. As per the official notification issued by the national returning officer and Rajya Sabha MP K Laxman, the nomination process will begin today, January 19, with scrutiny and withdrawals slated for later in the day.

Currently, Bihar Minister Nitin Nabin is serving as the party's working president and is expected to succeed Union Minister JP Nadda, who assumed office in January 202. Nadda was also the first national working president of the party.

According to the BJP constitution, the party president is elected by an electoral college comprising members of the national and state councils. If only one nomination is filed, the candidate assumes office without voting. Sources said senior leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, are expected to be present in Delhi for the election.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting to see the emphasis on "unanimous" elections. While consensus is good, I hope the process remains genuinely democratic and allows for different voices within the party framework.
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Arjun K
Young leadership taking reins is a welcome step. The party needs fresh energy and ideas to connect with India's youth. A president from Bihar signals a focus on development in all states, not just traditional strongholds.
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Priya S
Hope the new president continues the good work. The cadre-based system is what makes BJP's ground game so strong during elections. All the best to the new team! 🙏
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Vikram M
"Unanimous" selection sounds good on paper, but in practice, it often means no contest. A healthy internal debate is crucial for any democratic institution, even within a party. Respectfully, I feel this aspect could be strengthened.
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Karthik V
With PM Modi, Rajnath Singh, and Amit Shah present, it shows the importance of this election. The party's discipline and organizational structure are its biggest assets. Jai Hind!

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