From Grassroots To National Command: Nitin Nabin’s Journey To Becoming The Youngest BJP President

Last Updated:January 20, 2026, 11:45 IST

Nitin Nabin is a seasoned BJP leader from Bihar with a strong organisational grounding and electoral success.

Nitin Nabin, 45, was appointed as the BJP's working president on December 14, 2025, and will be the youngest ever to hold the post of national president. (Image: PTI/File)

Nitin Nabin is poised to take over as the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after being elected unopposed to the post, marking a notable generational transition in the party’s leadership. He is expected to formally assume office today, succeeding JP Nadda in a move backed by senior leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.

At 45 years old, Nitin Nabin will become the youngest person to hold the post of BJP national president. His elevation reflects the party’s ongoing push to promote leaders from a younger cohort into top organisational roles.

Who Is Nitin Nabin?

Nitin Nabin is a seasoned BJP leader from Bihar with a strong organisational grounding and electoral success. Born on 23 May 1980 in Ranchi, he is the son of the late Nabin Kishore Prasad Sinha, a veteran BJP legislator. Nabin’s political career began in the mid-2000s and has since seen a steady rise from state politics to the national stage.

Political Background and Career Highlights

Nabin’s political journey began when he won a by-election in 2006 from the now-abolished Patna West constituency following his father’s death. After delimitation, he has represented the Bankipur seat in the Bihar Legislative Assembly and has been re-elected five times (2010, 2015, 2020, 2025) consistently strengthening his grassroots base.

Having been elected as an MLA five times, Nabin has established himself as one of the BJP’s most consistent performers in urban Bihar politics. His repeated victories are often attributed to strong local outreach, attention to civic issues, and close coordination with party workers at the booth level.

Within the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government, Nabin has held several key portfolios:

His tenure involved work on infrastructure projects, urban housing programmes, and welfare schemes.

Nabin’s Rise In BJP

Within the BJP, Nitin Nabin is often described as an organisation-first leader. His political image is built around coordination, accessibility to workers, and a focus on internal party discipline. Senior leaders have frequently highlighted his ability to balance government responsibilities with party organisation work, a quality considered crucial for the role of national president.

Nitin Nabin’s rise in the BJP stems from deep organisational involvement. He served in leadership roles in the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) — including as national general secretary and Bihar state president — and has been entrusted with party responsibilities beyond his home state. BJP colleagues describe Nabin as a hardworking, grounded, and collaborative leader with strong organisational skills. Senior leaders such as Amit Shah, JP Nadda, and Rajnath Singh have publicly lauded his dedication, while his own remarks about his commitment to politics underline his focus on continuous engagement and preparation for national leadership.

His administrative reach expanded when he was appointed the BJP’s national working president in December 2025, a role that prepared him for the top job.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had congratulated Nitin Nabin over his selection in December 2025, saying, “Shri Nitin Nabin Ji has distinguished himself as a hardworking Karyakarta. He is a young and industrious leader with rich organisational experience and has an impressive record as MLA as well as Minister in Bihar for multiple terms. He has diligently worked to fulfil people’s aspirations. He is known for his humble nature and grounded style of working. I am confident that his energy and dedication will strengthen our Party in the times to come. Congratulations to him on becoming the BJP Working President."

Home Minister Amit Shah described him on social media as a “dedicated worker" whose organisational abilities will help advance the party’s agenda. Outgoing BJP President JP Nadda had congratulated him as an “energetic leader" from Bihar and wished him well for his new responsibilities.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh explicitly called him a hardworking worker with imagination and capacity, expressing confidence in his future contribution under the party’s leadership. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and others on social media echoed similar sentiments, underlining trust in his ability to strengthen the party and inspire workers nationwide.

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