Nitin Nabin Elected Unopposed as BJP National President, Assumes Office

Nitin Nabin, a 45-year-old five-term Bihar MLA and BJP national working president, was elected unopposed as the Bharatiya Janata Party's 12th national president on January 19, 2026. His nomination received broad support from senior leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and outgoing president JP Nadda. The formal announcement and swearing-in took place on January 20 at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, marking a generational leadership shift as the party prepares for upcoming state elections and the 2029 Lok Sabha polls.