Bihar Minister Nitin Nabin Appointed BJP's National Working President

Bihar minister Nitin Nabin was named the BJPs working president today, amid expectations of him eventually replacing JP Nadda who had been heading the party since 2020. Nabin brings a unique blend of experience and youth, party insiders have said. At the age of 45, he is the youngest BJP chief ever. But already, he also holds the distinction of being a five-time MLA and has acquired administrative experience handling handled important ministerial portfolios, say party leaders. 

Nabin also has two decades of organisational experience - rising through the ranks from the party's youth wing chief to the election in-charge in Chhattisgarh.

Party sources said with Nabin expected to step into Nadda's shoes in time, the appointment reflects the BJP's focus on capable leadership and signals a generational shift. He is also the first BJP chief, not just from Bihar, but also eastern India, signalling the party's shifting focus eastwards.

Nadda, 65, has already completed his full term and was expected to be replaced in 2023 but was given repeated extensions to lead the party through the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

In a post on X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Nabin, saying,  "Shri Nitin Nabin Ji has distinguished himself as a hardworking Karyakarta. He is a young and industrious leader with rich organisational experience and has an impressive record as MLA as well as Minister in Bihar for multiple terms".

Nabin, he added, has "diligently worked to fulfil people's aspirations. He is known for his humble nature and grounded style of working. I am confident that his energy and dedication will strengthen our Party in the times to come. Congratulations to him on becoming the BJP National Working President," PM Modi said in a post on X.

Nabin's appointment as National Working President "is an honor for every young BJP worker who works tirelessly day and night," said his predecessor and the party's chief strategist Amit Shah.

"Whether as the National General Secretary of the BJP Youth Wing, the State President of the Youth Wing in Bihar, or the State In-charge of Chhattisgarh, he has fulfilled every organizational responsibility with complete dedication and success. Having served as an MLA five times in Bihar and as a minister in the state government, he has extensive experience working among the people," Shah had added.

Nabin is the son of late Nabin Kishore Prasad Sinha -- a veteran BJP leader and former MLA. He entered politics in late 2000s and contested his first election from Bankipur in 2010. The constituency has consecutively elected him four more times since.

Party insiders say Nabin's tenures as a minister and role as the party in-charge in Chhattisgarh have been truly outstanding. Currently he holds the Road Construction and Urban Development and Housing portfolios in the Nitish Kumar cabinet.