Nitin Nabin elected unopposed as BJP national president

Nitin Nabin elected unopposed as BJP national president — Nitin Nabin, a 45-year-old BJP leader and five-time MLA from Bihar, was elected unopposed as the new National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), succeeding J.P. Nadda. His elevation reflects a significant generational shift in the party’s leadership.

• Took oath on January 20, 2026 — Nabin was formally sworn in as BJP national president on January 20, 2026, at the party headquarters in New Delhi in a ceremony attended by senior BJP leaders.

• Prime Minister Modi’s remarks — Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Nitin Nabin on his new role, praising him and even saying that in party matters Nabin is “his boss,” highlighting the respect for the organisational process.

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Bengaluru, Karnataka
S V Shivanand