Nitin Nabin has been elected unopposed as the new National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), formally taking charge on January 20, 2026.
Youngest Leader: At 45 years old, he becomes the youngest person ever to lead the BJP.
Wide Support: His nomination was backed by senior BJP leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and the outgoing president J.P. Nadda, reflecting strong internal consensus.
Political Background: Nitin Nabin is a five-term MLA from Bihar and has served as minister in the Bihar government before rising through the BJP organisational ranks.
Strategic Shift: His appointment is widely seen as a generational shift and a strategic move to energise the party ahead of future elections.
