BJP Appoints Youngest National Working President
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced a significant organizational shift by appointing Bihar Minister Nitin Nabin as the party’s new National Working President.This surprise elevation, approved by the BJP Parliamentary Board, is effective immediately and signals a clear move towards generational change within the party’s top hierarchy.
At 45 years old, Nitin Nabin is now the youngest leader to be appointed to this crucial national post, a move that has caught many political observers off guard.He is a five-time MLA from the Bankipur Assembly constituency in Patna, showcasing a strong electoral track record in his home state of Bihar.His political journey is rooted in the organization, having started through the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the student wing affiliated with the RSS.
Nabin is currently a Cabinet Minister in the Bihar government, holding the Road Construction portfolio.His extensive experience includes serving multiple times as a Minister, handling portfolios such as Urban Development and Law, demonstrating a balance between organizational work and governance.
The decision to appoint a leader from Bihar to a top national post is being viewed as a highly strategic move. It is seen as a reward for the state unit’s performance, particularly after the BJP emerged as the single-largest party in the recent Bihar Assembly elections. By elevating Nabin, the party is looking to energize its cadres and solidify its base in the Hindi heartland and Eastern India.
The appointment is also considered an honor for the Bihar state unit and is part of a calculated plan to prepare for future national and state-level political challenges. His background as an organizational leader, including roles like State President of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) and election in-charge for states like Chhattisgarh and Sikkim, makes him an experienced choice for the demanding national role.
The announcement was quickly followed by strong endorsements from the party’s top brass. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah both publicly congratulated Nitin Nabin, praising him as a dedicated, young, and hardworking leader with significant organizational experience. These public statements underscore the confidence of the central leadership in his ability to steer the party in the coming years.
The former National Working President, J.P. Nadda, whom Nabin succeeds in this role, will continue as the full-time National President for the time being. However, Nabin’s appointment has positioned him as a key figure in the party’s organizational future, ready to take on larger responsibilities as the BJP prepares for the next phase of its political journey.His quiet, grounded style of working is seen by party insiders as a valuable asset for the demanding nature of the national organizational role.
