Youngest BJP Chief Nitin Nabin Takes Charge in Presence Of PM Narendra Modi

The BJP got a new national president today. Five-time MLA from Bihar Nitin Nabin was elected unopposed, and with this he became the youngest ever national president of the party.

Last Updated : Tuesday, 20 January 2026
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New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party got a new national president today. Five-time MLA from Bihar Nitin Nabin was elected unopposed and with this he became the youngest ever national president of the party. The new responsibility has come at a time when BJP is busy in election preparations in many important states of the country and is trying to give a new edge to the organization.

Why is it important for Nitin Nabin to be elected unopposed?

According to party sources, Nitin Nabin was the only candidate for the post of national president. A total of 37 nomination sets were filed, including 36 from state units and one from a parliamentary party. Since no other contender came forward, it was decided that he would be elected unopposed.

When will the formal announcement program take place today?

The formal announcement of the name of the national president was made at the BJP headquarters. Top leaders of the party were present on this occasion. The program was considered very important from an organizational point of view.

Which big leaders supported the nomination?

Nitin Nabin's nomination proposers include senior leaders like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh. This is being seen as confidence in the top leadership.

How was the atmosphere at the party headquarters?

There was a festive atmosphere at the BJP headquarters in Delhi since morning. Chief Ministers of different states, Deputy Chief Ministers, Union Ministers and senior officials of the organization reached there. The presence of the leaders made this occasion more special.

How did Nitin Nabin's political journey begin?

Nitin Nabin entered politics in 2006. He came into active politics after the death of his father Naveen Kishore Prasad Sinha. Being elected as MLA from Bihar for five consecutive times shows his strong support base and hold in the organization.

How did he become recognized in the organization?

Nitin Nabin is known as an active organizer within the party. He has held many important responsibilities from Yuva Morcha to the state and national level. His role in the Chhattisgarh Assembly elections and Lok Sabha elections was especially appreciated by the party leadership.

Why is this decision special for Bihar?

This is the first time that a leader from Bihar has become the national president of BJP. State leaders called it a sign of respect for Bihar and growing stature in the organization. Enthusiasm regarding this was also seen among the party workers.

Why did BJP bet on young faces?

Becoming national president at the age of 45 is being considered a sign of generational change within the party. The BJP leadership believes that the youth president will help the party connect with the youth and give new energy to the organization.

What will be the biggest challenge facing Nitin Nabin going forward?

The new national president will have a big responsibility to strengthen the organization, prepare a strategy for the upcoming assembly elections and keep the party active up to the booth level. Besides, maintaining organizational balance between the Center and the states will also be important.

What is the political message of this change?

Political analysts believe that the coronation of Nitin Nabin is a sign of leadership change within the BJP and preparations for the future. This decision is considered to be part of the party's expansion and long-term strategy.