Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Nitin Nabin Takes Charge as BJP President
Nitin Nabin, a 45-year-old five-time MLA, has been elected as the new president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
This is a big change for the party, as Nabin is the youngest person to hold this position.
Many BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, have congratulated Nabin and wished him success.
Party workers in Madhya Pradesh celebrated the news by exchanging sweets and dancing.
Nabin's leadership is expected to bring fresh energy and new ideas to the BJP, while also maintaining the party's focus on good governance and development.
This change shows that the BJP is promoting younger leaders while still valuing the experience of older members.
Nabin has already started forming his team by appointing leaders for upcoming elections in Kerala, Bengaluru, and Telangana.
His family expressed pride and confidence in his leadership.
Prime Minister Modi is visiting Kerala to boost the BJP's presence in the state.
There is also discussion about Nabin potentially becoming a Rajya Sabha member in the future.
Nitin Nabin, 45, was elected as the new BJP president, succeeding J P Nadda.
BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Ministers Yogi Adityanath, Mohan Yadav, and Vishnu Deo Sai, congratulated Nabin and wished him success.
Party workers in Madhya Pradesh celebrated Nabin's election with sweets and dances.
Nabin's leadership is expected to bring fresh energy and new ideas to the BJP while maintaining a focus on good governance and development.
The BJP's promotion of younger leaders like Nabin reflects the party's strategy to balance youth and experience.
- Who
- Nitin Nabin, BJP leaders, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, Kerala BJP leaders, Nabin's family
- What
- Nitin Nabin elected as the new BJP president, celebrations and reactions from BJP leaders, Nabin's first moves as BJP president, PM Modi's visit to Kerala, Nabin's potential Rajya Sabha induction
- When
- Tuesday, January 20, PM Modi's Kerala visit on Friday
- Where
- New Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Bihar
- Why
- To highlight Nabin's leadership and the BJP's focus on good governance, stability, and development, to strategize for upcoming elections, to boost BJP's presence in Kerala, to discuss Nabin's future role in the party
BJP's Urban Focus
BJP's Rural Strength
Urban Performance
BJP's Urban Focus
The BJP is focusing on improving its performance in urban areas, where it underperformed in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
BJP's Rural Strength
The BJP is confident about its rural vote base and is leveraging its strong rural support to expand its electoral base.
- New BJP President
- Nitin Nabin, 45
- Previous BJP President
- J P Nadda
- Nabin's Background
- Five-time MLA, BJP's co-in-charge for 2023 Chhattisgarh assembly polls
- Celebrations in Madhya Pradesh
- Party workers celebrated with sweets and dances
- Madhya Pradesh BJP Leaders
- Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, State President Hemant Khandelwal, Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Jyotiraditya Scindia
- Chhattisgarh CM's Statement
- BJP will emerge as an 'invincible force' under Nabin
- Chhattisgarh Leaders' Reactions
- Congratulations from ministers, MPs, MLAs, and party workers
- Yogi Adityanath's Statement
- Nabin will infuse fresh energy and direction into the BJP
- Kerala Assembly Election In-Charge
- Vinod Tawde
- Greater Bengaluru Corporation Election In-Charge
- Ram Madhav
- Telangana Civic Body Election In-Charge
- Ashish Shelar
- PM Modi's Remarks
- BJP is the 'favourite party' in local bodies
- Nabin's Family Reactions
- Expressions of pride and confidence in his leadership
- PM Modi's Kerala Visit
- To unveil the Capital City Development Blueprint and flag off the Amrit Bharat rail service
- Nabin's Rajya Sabha Prospects
- May remain a Bihar MLA for now, potential Rajya Sabha induction later
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