BJP to Elect Nitin Nabin as National President with Leadership Transition on January 20

The BJP will announce the schedule for electing its national president on Friday, with Nitin Nabin set to file his sole nomination on January 19 and formally assume the role on January 20. At 45, Nabin becomes the youngest BJP chief and the first born after the party's 1980 formation. He plans to hold a key organisational meeting within 24 hours of taking charge to focus on reviving the party in challenging states, enforcing discipline, and strengthening election preparations ahead of upcoming assembly polls.