Nitin Nabin Files Nomination for BJP President, Likely to Be Elected Unopposed Tomorrow

New Delhi | January 19, 2026 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) working president Nitin Nabin filed his nomination for the post of national president on Monday, in a move that is expected to make him the party’s 12th national president. With no other candidate in the race, Nabin is set to be elected unopposed, and the formal announcement is scheduled for Tuesday. The nomination papers were submitted in the presence of senior party leaders, including Union Minister JP Nadda, Amit Shah, and Rajnath Singh. Other prominent leaders such as Nitin Gadkari, Dharmendra Pradhan, Bhupendra Yadav, and Kiren Rijiju were also present at the event. The nomination was handed over to K Laxman, the Returning Officer for the election. Under the BJP constitution, the president is elected by an electoral college consisting of members of the national and state councils. When only one nomination is received, the candidate is declared elected without any voting. Nitin Nabin, 45, is a five-time MLA from Bihar and represents the Bankipur assembly constituency in Patna. He was appointed BJP’s national working president in December 2025. Known for his strong organisational skills and close alignment with the party’s ideology, Nabin is seen as a young leader who could steer the BJP through the upcoming election season. His appointment is viewed as a step towards strengthening the party’s leadership and preparing for major state polls in the coming years. Nitin Nabin Set to Become BJP President, Likely Elected Unopposed Tomorrow Nitin Nabin filed his nomination for the post of BJP national president on Monday, and with no other candidate in the race, he is expected to be elected unopposed. The formal announcement is scheduled for Tuesday, marking a key leadership change in the party. Senior BJP leaders, including JP Nadda, Amit Shah, and Rajnath Singh, were present during the nomination process, showing strong support for Nabin’s leadership. His nomination papers were submitted to the Returning Officer, K Laxman, in a ceremony attended by other prominent leaders like Nitin Gadkari, Dharmendra Pradhan, Bhupendra Yadav, and Kiren Rijiju. At 45, Nitin Nabin is a five-time MLA from Bihar and represents the Bankipur assembly constituency in Patna. He became the party’s national working president in December 2025 and is known for his close organisational work and strong connection with the party structure. His appointment is seen as a push towards younger leadership within the BJP. Nabin will take charge at a time when the BJP is preparing for major state elections in the coming years, including polls in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, and other states. Party insiders say his focus will be on strengthening the party base and boosting election strategies across states.