Nitin Nabin BJP National President Highlights: Nitin Nabin officially takes the reins as the BJP’s National President today. Following the close of the nomination withdrawal process on Monday, January 19, the 45-year-old leader from Bihar stands as the unopposed successor to JP Nadda. As the sole candidate remaining, Nabin now steps into the party’s top leadership role to chart its future course.
The event took place at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and several BJP Chief Ministers.
Nitin Nabin’s caste and net-worth
Nabin belongs to the Kayastha community, specifically the Chitraguptavanshi Kayastha group. According to his latest election affidavits for 2025–26, his total assets are worth around Rs 3.1 crore. These include movable assets such as bank deposits and vehicles like a Toyota Innova Crysta and a Mahindra Scorpio, along with immovable property owned by him and his wife, according to a report by Good Returns.
Nitin Nabin’s Bihar connection
Nabin’s political journey is deeply rooted in Patna, Bihar. A five-time MLA, he has represented Patna West and later Bankipur since 2006. His consistent electoral success in the state capital has helped him build a strong grassroots base and emerge as one of the BJP’s most reliable leaders in Bihar.
He is the son of late Nabin Kishore Prasad Sinha, a senior BJP leader who played a key role in strengthening the party’s organisation in Bihar in the 1990s. His father was a four-time MLA from the Patna West constituency.
Nabin, 45, was appointed BJP’s national working president on December 14. He will become the youngest leader to hold the post of national president and will take over from senior leader JP Nadda as the party’s 12th national president.
Backed by top BJP leadership
Nitin Nabin’s candidature has been backed by top party leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Several chief ministers, including Yogi Adityanath, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Nayab Singh Saini and Pramod Sawant, were present during the process. Leaders from Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Assam, Jharkhand and other states also filed nomination papers supporting Nabin.
Senior leaders such as JP Nadda, Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, and Dharmendra Pradhan, Bhupendra Yadav and Kiren Rijiju submitted nomination papers in his favour. Later, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and other state leaders also submitted another set of nomination papers backing his candidature.
How the selection process works
The election was finalised by an electoral college that included members of the party’s national and state councils. According to BJP rules, a candidate needs support from at least 20 members of a state’s electoral college and must have spent at least 15 years in the party.
Pawan Kalyan congratulates BJP's new president
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party Chief Pawan Kalyan, on Tuesday, congratulated Nitin Nabin on being elected the National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Taking to his official X account, the Jana Sena leader said that with more than two decades of service in public life as an MLA and a Minister, Nitin Nabin's journey reflects sustained dedication, discipline, and commitment to the party organisation.
"His appointment reflects the trust placed in him by the party, and I extend my best wishes to him as he takes on this responsibility in the service of the organisation and the NDA alliance," the actor-politician said.
He also expressed gratitude to former BJP President and Union Minister J.P. Nadda for his "dedicated leadership and valuable contributions" to the party and the NDA and said his service will always be held with "deep respect and reverence".
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'Where is the election? Are they playing Big Boss?': Cong on BJP electing new President
The Congress on Tuesday took a swipe at the BJP after it formally declared Nitin Nabin as its new chief, saying the ruling party announced the president first and then stated that there would be an election but there was none.
The opposition party also took a dig at Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, saying he is unhappy as he did not get anything to "manipulate" in this process.
"Gyanesh Kumar wants to resign in protest; he has no role, he can't even influence, he can't even manipulate anything," the Congress' media and publicity department head, Pawan Khera, said while targeting the CEC, whom the opposition party has been attacking alleging irregularities in elections.
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Nitin Nabin BJP President Live: Modi, Shah, Nadda greet new BJP president
Senior BJP leaders including Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and outgoing party president JP Nadda were present as new party President Nitin Nabin took charge. See video
VIDEO | Nitin Nabin takes charge as BJP national president in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Nadda, senior ministers Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari.
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PM Modi warmly greeted Nabin, offering flowers and sharing sweets. Nitin Nabin's family joined the… pic.twitter.com/43HedTbVBS
Nitin Nabin BJP President Live: Centre provides CRPF security cover to BJP president
Newly appointed BJP president Nitin Nabin has been given top-tier armed VIP security by the Central government.Officials told PTI on Tuesday that the Central Reserve Police Force will provide a Z-category security detail for Nabin.
The Union Home Ministry had reportedly instructed the CRPF to take charge of his security following his announcement as the new BJP party leader. Armed CRPF commandos will accompany him during his travels across the country.
Nitin Nabin BJP President Live: 'Nation first, party next and self last', says NDMC VC Kuljeet Singh
Reacting to Nitin Nabin taking charge as the BJP national president, party leader and NDMC vice chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal told ANI that the party was moving forward with new energy under the leadership of the new president. “We are all moving ahead with new energy and in the leadership of the new president, the party will further progress. We will go forward with a sense of nation first, party next and self last."
Newly elected BJP national president Nitin Nabin said that the day marked a moment of resolve for him, stressing that he was not merely assuming a position but accepting the ideology, traditions and responsibility of the party’s nationalist movement. Addressing party leaders and workers,
“Today's moment is a moment of resolve for me. Today, I am not just assuming a position. I am accepting the ideology, traditions, and the responsibility of a nationalist movement of this party, and on this occasion, I also pay my respects to all my senior colleagues”.
Nabin added that 140 crore Indians are today connecting themselves with the dream of a developed India and working collectively to take the country forward.
“Today, 140 crore Indians are connecting themselves with the dream of a developed India and are working to take the country forward. I express my heartfelt gratitude to the Prime Minister for this," he added.
#watch | Delhi: Newly elected BJP National president Nitin Nabin says, "Today's moment is a moment of resolve for me. Today, I am not just assuming a position. I am accepting the ideology, traditions, and the responsibility of a nationalist movement of this party, and on this… pic.twitter.com/LnboVx84T8
— ANI (@ANI) January 20, 2026
Nitin Nabin BJP President Live: Nitin Nabin thanks party workers, recalls first interaction with PM
Newly elected BJP national president Nitin Nabin addressed party leaders and workers, beginning his speech by expressing heartfelt gratitude to everyone for entrusting an ordinary worker like him with the party’s highest responsibility. He said he bowed before all party members for giving him this opportunity and also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, noting that ordinary workers have always watched from a distance how the Prime Minister works tirelessly in the service of the nation.
Recalling his first programme with PM Modi in Anand, Gujarat, Nabin said, "I remember the first time I participated in a program with you in Anand, Gujarat. I was the National General Secretary at the time and I saw you listening to each and every person during the Sadbhavana Mission program. And after the program ended, when you spoke to us in your green room, you explained with such emotion why so many people from Gujarat had come. That day, I understood that a person becomes great when they connect themselves with the emotions of the people."
#watch | Delhi: Newly elected BJP National president Nitin Nabin says, "Today, first and foremost, I express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you. You have given an ordinary worker like me the opportunity to reach this highest position in the party, and I bow before you all for… pic.twitter.com/2qjhfWaEhx
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Nitin Nabin BJP President Live: Nitin Nabin addresses BJP leaders and workers
Newly elected BJP national president Nitin Nabin addressed party leaders and workers at the BJP headquarters in Delhi, marking his first address after formally assuming charge of the party’s top post.
Nitin Nabin BJP President Live: BJP workers celebrate in Patna as Nitin Nabin takes charge
BJP workers in Patna celebrated with firecrackers as Nitin Nabin assumed charge as the party’s national president. Visuals from outside Nitin Nabin’s residence showed supporters marking the occasion with enthusiasm and festive cheer.
#watch | Bihar | BJP workers in Patna celebrate with firecrackers as Nitin Nabin takes charge as the party's National President
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Visuals from outside Nitin Nabin's residence pic.twitter.com/8nWXUcKICb
Nitin Nabin BJP President Live: PM Modi says Nitin Nabin will carry forward BJP’s legacy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Nitin Nabin will carry forward the legacy of the Bharatiya Janata Party at a decisive time for the country, describing him as a leader who connects naturally with today’s youth. Speaking about the next 25 years as a crucial phase for building a developed India, the Prime Minister said it was destined to happen and that Nitin Nabin would be leading the party at the start of this important journey.
“Nitin ji himself is, in a way, a millennial. He belongs to the generation that has witnessed major economic, social, and technological transformations in India. He belongs to the generation that received information from the radio in their childhood and is now an active user of AI. Nitin ji possesses both youthful energy and extensive experience in organisational work. This will be very beneficial for every worker of our party," PM Modi said.
#watch | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "...Nitin Nabin ji will carry forward the legacy of the BJP. To put it in the language of today's youth, Nitin ji himself is, in a way, a millennial."
— ANI (@ANI) January 20, 2026
"The next 25 years are very important. This is the period when a developed… pic.twitter.com/meyIulHjlq
Nitin Nabin BJP President Live: JP Nadda expresses confidence in BJP’s electoral prospects
Outgoing BJP national president and Union Minister JP Nadda addressed party leaders and workers at the BJP headquarters in Delhi, expressing strong confidence in the party’s future under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the chairmanship of Nitin Nabin.
"Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi ji and the chairmanship of Nitin Nabin ji, the Bharatiya Janata Party will bloom the lotus in Bengal in the coming times. We will form the government in Puducherry and Tamil Nadu. We will return to power in Assam, and we will deliver good results in Kerala as well. We are moving forward with this confidence," he said speaking at the event.
#watch | Delhi: Outgoing BJP national president and Union Minister JP Nadda addresses party leaders and workers at the party headquarters in Delhi
— ANI (@ANI) January 20, 2026
He says, "Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi ji and the chairmanship of Nitin Nabin ji, the Bharatiya Janata Party will… pic.twitter.com/lY4gVPXZFb
Nitin Nabin BJP President Live: JP Nadda congratulates Nabin as he takes charge as BJP National President
Outgoing BJP national president and Union Minister JP Nadda addressed party leaders and workers at the BJP headquarters in Delhi, congratulating Nitin Nabin on assuming charge as the party’s 12th national president. Wishing him well, Nadda said that taking on the responsibility of leading such a great party was a significant moment and extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to him.
#watch | Delhi: Outgoing BJP national president and Union Minister JP Nadda addresses party leaders and workers at the party headquarters in Delhi
— ANI (@ANI) January 20, 2026
He says, "You (Nitin Nabin) have taken on the responsibility as the 12th National President of such a great party. Many… pic.twitter.com/Nb9OyyKWJd
Nitin Nabin BJP President Live: Senior BJP leaders felicitate Nitin Nabin at party headquarters
Outgoing BJP national president JP Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari felicitated newly elected BJP national president Nitin Nabin at the BJP headquarters in Delhi.
#watch | Delhi: Outgoing BJP national president JP Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, felicitated newly elected BJP national president Nitin Nabin at the party headquarters in Delhi pic.twitter.com/4AL3YgdLeC
— ANI (@ANI) January 20, 2026
Nitin Nabin BJP President Live: Chants of ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ echoes as PM arrives
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the BJP headquarters on Tuesday as Nitin Nabin prepared to take charge as the party’s national president. Loud chants of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” echoed in the background, reflecting the festive atmosphere at the venue.
Nitin Nabin BJP President Live: PM Modi arrives at BJP headquarters in Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the BJP headquarters on Tuesday, where he was received by BJP national working president Nitin Nabin and Union Minister and outgoing BJP national president JP Nadda. Nitin Nabin is set to formally take charge as the BJP’s national president later today.
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#watch | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the BJP headquarters
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BJP national working president Nitin Nabin is set to take charge as the BJP national president today.
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Nitin Nabin BJP President Live: Role in NDA coordination in Bihar
Nabin is known for playing a crucial role in managing the BJP’s alliance with the JD(U) in Bihar. His coordination skills and political understanding were key to maintaining NDA unity in the state, contributing to the coalition’s electoral successes and ensuring smoother functioning of the Nitish Kumar-led government.
Nitin Nabin BJP President Live: Rajnath Singh arrives at BJP headquarters
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived at the BJP headquarters in Delhi as Nitin Nabin is set to formally take charge as the party’s national president today.
Nitin Nabin BJP President Live: Key portfolios in the Bihar cabinet
Before his national elevation, Nitin Nabin held several important portfolios in the Bihar government, including Road Construction, Law and Urban Development. His administrative experience in infrastructure-heavy departments helped him build a reputation as an effective minister capable of delivering visible results on the ground.
Nitin Nabin BJP President Live: Big victory margin boosts political standing
In the most recent Bihar Assembly elections, Nabin won the Bankipur constituency by a margin exceeding 51,000 votes. The emphatic victory reinforced his popularity in Patna and further boosted his standing within the BJP, making him one of the party’s strongest faces in Bihar’s urban political landscape.
Nitin Nabin BJP President Live: From by-election win to five consecutive terms
Nitin Nabin entered the Bihar Assembly through a by-election win in 2006 and went on to secure victories in 2010, 2015, 2020 and 2025. His repeated electoral success, particularly from the politically significant Bankipur seat, steadily enhanced his stature within the party and strengthened his claim to larger organisational roles.
Nitin Nabin BJP President Live: Who is Nabin's father?
Nabin is the son of late Nabin Kishore Prasad Sinha, a senior BJP leader who played a crucial role in strengthening the party’s organisation in Bihar during the 1990s. His father served four terms as MLA from Patna West, leaving behind a strong political legacy that Nitin Nabin carried forward.
Nitin Nabin BJP President Live: Bihar roots of Nabin
Nitin Nabin’s political journey is deeply rooted in Patna, Bihar. A five-time MLA, he has represented Patna West and later Bankipur since 2006. His consistent electoral success in the state capital has helped him build a strong grassroots base and emerge as one of the BJP’s most reliable leaders in Bihar.
Nitin Nabin BJP President Live: Nitin Nabin visits Bangla Sahib, Sirsa calls him inspiration for youth
Delhi minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that Nitin Nabin arrived at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib on Tuesday to pay obeisance, calling it a moment of pride. He noted that Nabin had come from the sacred land of Patna Sahib and said the BJP leader would make a meaningful contribution to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed India.
“Nitin Nabin will make a significant contribution to Prime Minister Modi's resolve for a developed India. Today, he is an inspiration for the youth and the party's top leadership as well, and we are confident that he will play a major role in fulfilling Prime Minister Modi's resolve for a developed India," Sirsa told ANI.
#watch | Delhi: Delhi minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa says, "Nitin Nibin arrived today at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib to pay obeisance. It is a matter of pride for us that he has arrived here today from the land of Patna Sahib; Nitin Nabin will make a significant contribution to Prime… https://t.co/yhHQrVeFCh pic.twitter.com/9Ou7HpWUK7
— ANI (@ANI) January 20, 2026
Nitin Nabin BJP President Live: National returning officer confirms sole nomination
Dr K Laxman, the BJP’s national returning officer for Sangathan Parv, formally confirmed that only Nitin Nabin’s nomination remained after the withdrawal period ended. In a press statement, he announced that Nabin was the sole proposed candidate for the post of national president, clearing the way for his unopposed election.
Nitin Nabin BJP President Live: Massive show of strength at BJP headquarters
The nomination event in Delhi turned into a major show of strength for the BJP. Chief ministers from several BJP-ruled states, state unit presidents and senior leaders gathered at the party headquarters, underlining broad-based support for Nabin’s candidature and showcasing organisational unity during the Sangathan Parv process.
Nitin Nabin BJP President Live: Youngest leader to hold BJP’s top post
At 45, Nitin Nabin will become the youngest national president in the Bharatiya Janata Party’s history. His appointment signals a deliberate shift towards younger leadership while maintaining organisational continuity. He will take over as the BJP’s 12th national president, succeeding senior leader JP Nadda, who guided the party through several key political phases.
Nitin Nabin BJP President Live: Unopposed election reflects strong party consensus
Nitin Nabin’s unopposed elevation highlights the rare consensus within the BJP’s organisational structure. After scrutiny of nomination papers and the completion of withdrawals, his name remained the only valid candidature. The development underlines the confidence reposed in him by the party’s central and state leadership ahead of crucial electoral battles.
Nitin Nabin BJP President Live: Good morning and welcome to our blog
BJP working president Nitin Nabin is set to become the party’s new national president unopposed after the withdrawal window for nominations closed on Monday, January 19. With no other contender left in the race, the 45-year-old leader from Bihar will succeed JP Nadda, marking a significant generational change in the party’s top leadership. Follow this live blog for all the latest updates.