PM Modi Congratulates Nitin Nabin On Taking Charge As BJP Chief

On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally congratulated Nitin Nabin as he took charge as the 12th National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

In a lighthearted but significant gesture at the party headquarters in New Delhi, the PM remarked, “I am a Karyakarta and Nitin Nabin is my Boss now,” highlighting the party’s tradition of organizational hierarchy where the President holds supreme authority over all members, including the Prime Minister.

At 45 years old, Nitin Nabin has made history as the youngest National President to lead the BJP. He succeeds JP Nadda, who will now focus entirely on his role as a Union Minister.

Who is Nitin Nabin?

A five-time MLA from Bihar, Nabin’s rise marks a significant generational shift and a strategic focus on the Eastern region of India.

Political Legacy: He entered politics in 2006 following the death of his father, veteran BJP leader Nabin Kishore Prasad Sinha.
The “Unbeaten” Streak: He has never lost an election, winning five consecutive terms from Bankipur (formerly Patna West).
Proven Strategist: Nabin is credited with the BJP’s “surprise” victory in the 2023 Chhattisgarh Assembly elections, where he served as the co-in-charge and successfully dismantled the Congress government.
The Grooming Period: Similar to the transition between Amit Shah and JP Nadda, Nabin served as the National Working President from December 14, 2025, to January 20, 2026, to understand the national organizational machinery.

Key Challenges in 2026

Nabin takes over at a critical juncture as the party prepares for a heavy election cycle:

The “Southern Push”: He is expected to lead the charge in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, where the BJP is aiming for a historic breakthrough.
West Bengal: Overseeing the party’s strategy to challenge the TMC in the upcoming state polls.
Assam: Defending the BJP’s stronghold in a state currently facing political turmoil.