The Bharatiya Janata Party is set to elect Nitin Nabin as its new national president on January 20. In what can be seen as marking a generational shift with the 45-year-old becoming the youngest leader to hold the post, Nabin will become the youngest leader to take responsibility as national president of the party.
As per the sources, BJP is likely to summon state party presidents to Delhi after January 15 for the election of its next national president, with the process expected to conclude between January 18 and January 20. Nitin Nabin’s tenure as BJP national president is expected to run from January 2026 to January 2029. However, the tenure may be extended in view of the proposed Lok Sabha elections in 2029.
The party is preparing to call state presidents from across the country to Delhi after January 15 as part of the election process. The election of the BJP’s national president is likely to be completed between January 18 and January 20. Organisational elections in BJP-ruled states have already been completed in more than half of the states. Internal elections have been finalised in 29 of the party’s 37 state units.
State presidents from these units will submit a set of nomination papers supporting Nitin Nabin’s candidature for the post of national president. In addition, members of the BJP’s National Council will file a separate set of nomination papers in his favour. Sources further said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are also expected to sign the nomination papers supporting Nitin Nabin.
With Nitin Nabin being the sole candidate to file nomination, BJP’s chief election officer K. Laxman is expected to formally declare his election as national president after scrutiny of the nomination papers. Meanwhile, chief ministers and state presidents of all BJP-ruled states have been instructed to be present in Delhi on the day of the announcement.Bihar minister Nitin Naveen was appointed as the Bharatiya Janata Party’s national working president on December 14. The 45-year-old leader has been representing the Bankipur MLA constituency in Bihar as an MLA since 2010.
The BJP had appointed JP Nadda as its national president in 2020. His tenure officially ended in 2024, following which he continued in the role on an extension.With Nitin taking charge as the working president, the BJP is set to significantly increase youth representation in its organisational structure. Sources indicate that around 80% of the new team will comprise leaders from the younger generation. While the full formation of the team may take nearly six months, it is almost certain that most key posts—such as general secretary and secretary—will be held by leaders under the age of 50.
The restructuring comes at a crucial time, with Assembly elections in five states scheduled for next year. Nitin is expected to shape the team keeping these elections in mind. A senior party leader said it is customary for a national president to appoint either junior leaders or contemporaries to important organisational positions.
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