In a significant leadership move ahead of crucial Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Bihar Road Construction Minister Nitin Nabin as its national working president. The decision was taken by the BJP parliamentary board led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday.
At just 45 years of age, Nabin is now widely expected to become the youngest national president of the BJP once the party completes its formal election process.
JP Nadda Continues as BJP President for Now
While Nitin Nabin will function as the national working president, incumbent BJP chief J P Nadda will continue in his role until a full-term party president is officially elected.
This transition follows an established BJP convention, where the working president often assumes the top post in due course. J P Nadda himself followed a similar path after Amit Shah joined the Union Cabinet.
Nadda, who became BJP president in January 2020, has continued beyond his constitutional three-year term, making the leadership change closely watched within political circles.
Who Is Nitin Nabin? A Leader Rooted in Organisation and Governance
Considered close to both the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the BJP’s central leadership, Nitin Nabin is a multi-term MLA from Bankipur in Patna.
He recently joined the Bihar cabinet as Minister for Road Construction, where he has been credited with improving infrastructure delivery and project execution.
Nabin inherited his political legacy from his father, Nabin Kishore Prasad Sinha, a respected former MLA from Bankipur. However, he carved his own identity through organisational work, youth leadership, and consistent electoral success.
Strong Roots in Youth Politics and National Campaigns
Nitin Nabin rose through the ranks of the party via the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), serving as its national general secretary and Bihar state president.
During his BJYM tenure, he played a visible role in national movements, including:
- National Unity Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir
- Guwahati-to-Tawang tribute march honouring the martyrs of the 1965 war
These initiatives helped establish him as a disciplined organisational leader with grassroots appeal.
Key Role in BJP’s Electoral Strategy
Beyond Bihar, Nabin has held important organisational responsibilities. He has served as:
- BJP in-charge for Sikkim
- Co-in-charge for Chhattisgarh, where he played a crucial role in the party’s electoral success
In 2024, he was reappointed as BJP’s state in-charge for Chhattisgarh, underlining the leadership’s confidence in his strategic abilities.
Governance Record and Welfare Initiatives
As a minister, Nitin Nabin is recognised for his work in:
- Road infrastructure development
- Urban housing projects
- Social welfare initiatives, including:
- Enhanced pensions for journalists
- Incentives for ASHA and Mamta workers
His governance record has strengthened his image as a leader who balances administration with organisational responsibilities.
High-Stakes Political Phase Ahead
With major Assembly elections scheduled in 2026—including in West Bengal, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu—Nabin’s appointment comes at a strategically critical time.
As national working president, he is expected to play a central role in campaign planning, organisational coordination, and leadership outreach across states.
Set to Break Records in BJP History
Once formally elected, Nitin Nabin will surpass Nitin Gadkari, who became BJP president at the age of 52, to become the youngest party chief in BJP history.
The move signals the BJP’s focus on generational leadership change, organisational continuity, and election readiness.
Political Timeline of Nitin Nabin
Early Life and Education
- 1980: Born on May 23 in Patna, Bihar
- 1998: Completed Class 12 from C S K M Public School, Delhi
Political Journey
- 2006: Won by-election from Patna West (now Bankipur) after his father’s demise
- 2010 & 2015: Re-elected as MLA from Bankipur
- 2020: Won fourth consecutive term, defeating Luv Sinha
- 2021–2022: Minister of Road Construction, Bihar
- 2024–2025: Minister of Urban Development & Housing and Law & Justice
- 2025: Inducted into new Bihar cabinet as Road Construction Minister
- 2025: Appointed BJP national working president
