Nitin Nabin Becomes BJP’s Youngest National Working President

New Delhi: Nitin Nabin has been appointed as the Bharatiya Janata Party’s youngest national working president at the age of 45, highlighting the party’s focus on organisational strength and generational transition ahead of key elections. His elevation reflects the BJP’s strategy to promote younger leaders into top positions while maintaining strong ties with party veterans.
Known within the party as “hardworking,” “politically curious,” and deeply rooted in organisational work, Nabin is respected for his accessibility and coordination skills, often referred to as “samanvay.” With nearly two decades of experience, he has risen through the ranks from the party’s youth wing in Bihar to key election responsibilities, demonstrating his ability to handle complex political assignments.
Nabin’s political lineage further strengthens his profile. His father, a former Jan Sangh member, served as a legislator, providing Nabin with deep roots in Bihar’s political landscape. His caste background in the Kayastha community, considered politically neutral, has also helped him navigate diverse political dynamics.
His organisational capabilities were particularly visible during major campaigns, including the BJP’s successful Delhi campaign, which ended the party’s three-decade-long electoral drought in the national capital. Nabin also played a pivotal role in Chhattisgarh as election co-in-charge, working closely with Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and spending months preparing the ground for the party’s campaign against former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.
A five-time MLA and minister with experience handling significant portfolios, Nabin brings a blend of political insight and administrative acumen to his new role. His appointment marks the first time a BJP working president hails from Bihar and eastern India, reflecting the party’s commitment to expanding regional representation at the top.
Even on the day of his appointment, Nabin was reportedly unaware of the decision, attending a felicitation programme for BJP workers following the party’s recent victory. His rise sends a clear message to party cadres about generational renewal and contrasts sharply with the Congress, still led by senior leaders such as 84-year-old Mallikarjun Kharge.