Archive · 25 Jan 2026
BJP Forms New Team for West Bengal
The BJP is making big changes by forming a new team led by a younger president named Nitin Nabin.
This team will have more younger leaders and women, which is making some older leaders worried.
The BJP is also setting up a special committee for the upcoming elections in West Bengal.
Important leaders like Amit Shah and Nitin Nabin are visiting West Bengal to meet with party workers and plan for the elections.
The BJP wants to win more votes in West Bengal and other states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
BJP is forming a new team led by 45-year-old Nitin Nabin, focusing on younger leaders and women.
Nearly 50% of key positions may see new faces, causing anxiety among senior leaders.
The new team will prepare for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections and manage reforms like women’s reservation.
BJP announces the State Sankalp Patra Committee for West Bengal assembly elections, comprising 11 members.
Senior BJP leaders Amit Shah and Nitin Nabin are visiting West Bengal for key organizational meetings.
- Who
- BJP, Nitin Nabin, senior leaders, younger leaders, women, Tapas Roy, Dr Ashok Lahiri, Agnimitra Paul, Amit Shah
- What
- Formation of a new BJP team with younger leaders and more women, announcement of State Sankalp Patra Committee, visits by senior BJP leaders
- When
- Soon, after senior leadership approval, January 27 and 28 (Nitin Nabin's visit), January 30 and 31 (Amit Shah's visit)
- Where
- India, specifically targeting states like West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala
- Why
- To prepare for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, manage reforms, expand the party's presence, and strengthen organizational strategy ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections
- New BJP President
- Nitin Nabin
- Age of New President
- 45 years
- Expected Changes
- Nearly 50% of key positions
- Key Challenges
- 2029 Lok Sabha elections, women’s reservation, delimitation, One Nation One Election
- Target States for Expansion
- West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala
- State Sankalp Patra Committee Members
- Tapas Roy (Chairman), Dr Ashok Lahiri (Convener), Agnimitra Paul (Co-convener), Dr Chittaranjan Mandal, Manoj Tigga, Dr Swapan Dasgupta, Shishir Bajoria, Dr Amalkanti Ray, Vaishali Dalmia, Dr Anirban Ganguly, Debjit Sarkar
- Union Home Minister's Visit
- Amit Shah on January 30 and 31
- Nitin Nabin's Visit
- January 27 and 28
