In a landmark moment for India’s ruling party, Nitin Nabin formally assumed the role of the 12th National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today. The 45-year-old leader from Bihar, who succeeds J.P. Nadda, was elected unopposed, making him the youngest president in the history of the party.
The atmosphere at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi was electric as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alongside senior cabinet ministers and party veterans, gathered to felicitate the new chief. In a move that underscored the party's organizational discipline, PM Modi presented Nabin with a floral bouquet and a traditional shawl, signaling a full-scale generational transition.
"Nitin Nabin is My Boss" - PM Modi
Addressing the gathering of party workers and national council members, Prime Minister Modi struck a humble note that resonated deeply with the cadre. Reaffirming his identity as a disciplined soldier of the party, the Prime Minister said:
"In the BJP, the organization is supreme. Today, as Nitin Nabin ji takes over this responsibility, he is my boss. I am just a party worker (karyakarta), and I will work under his leadership to take the vision of 'Viksit Bharat' to every doorstep."
प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi की उपस्थिति में श्री @NitinNabin को भाजपा का राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष चुना गया।
— BJP (@BJP4India) January 20, 2026
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The Prime Minister praised Nabin as a "young and industrious" leader whose rise from a booth-level worker in Patna to the national presidency embodies the democratic spirit of the BJP.
The Rise of Nitin Nabin
Nitin Nabin's journey to the top of the world’s largest political party is a story of grit and grassroots connection.
- Political Roots: Born in 1980 (the same year the BJP was founded), he is the son of late veteran leader Nabin Kishore Sinha.
- The Marathoner: A five-term MLA from Bihar's Bankipur constituency, Nabin has never lost an election since entering active politics in 2006.
- Organizational Prowess: Before his elevation, he served as the National Working President and played a pivotal role as the co-in charge of the 2023 Chhattisgarh Assembly elections, where the BJP secured a surprise victory.
Challenges and Strategy for 2026
Taking over during a crucial year, Nabin’s leadership will be immediately tested with upcoming assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Assam. In his first address as President, Nabin thanked the senior leadership and the PM for their trust.
"I have the blessings of the Prime Minister and the guidance of seniors like Amit Shah ji and Nadda ji. Our goal is not just to win elections but to build a party that remains rooted in people's everyday concerns," Nabin stated.
Key Details of the Appointment
- Nomination: Nabin was the sole candidate, with 37 sets of nomination papers filed in his favor.
- Proposers: His name was proposed by PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and Nitin Gadkari.
- Tenure: He succeeds J.P. Nadda, whose extended tenure concluded as he moved into a full-time ministerial role in the Union Cabinet.
As the youngest president, Nabin is expected to oversee a "youth push" within the organization, bridging the gap between the party's veteran core and the aspirations of Gen Z and millennial voters.
