Political leaders across parties congratulate Nitin Nabin

January 20, 2026

New Delhi: As Nitin Nabin was elected as the BJP’s National President during the organizational event ‘Sangathan Parv’ at the party headquarters in New Delhi, becoming the youngest leader to hold the post, leaders from across the political spectrum on Tuesday extended their best wishes to him, calling it a moment of joy and expressing hope that he would take both the party and the country to greater heights.

BJP spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo said the occasion was a matter of pride for millions of BJP workers across the country. “It is a moment of joy and pride for crores of BJP workers. The BJP is the largest political party in the world and is fundamentally a worker-based organization, where party workers are given the highest importance. No one can dictate who becomes the National President of our party. Unlike dynastic parties such as the Congress or some regional parties, where leadership often remains confined within a single family, the BJP follows a democratic organizational process,” he told IANS.

BJP MLA Harish Khurana also hailed Nitin Nabin’s rise within the party. “It is a very proud moment for party workers that one of our own has risen from within the organisation. From starting as a booth president to becoming the National President of the country’s largest political party is truly remarkable and inspirational,” he said. Senior BJP leader Kirit Somaiya said that Nitin Nabin’s age and energy would benefit the party. “At the age of 45, the young president Nitin Nabin will take the Bharatiya Janata Party to new heights. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and through the BJP’s ideology, he will also contribute to taking the country to greater heights,” he added.

Opposition leaders share expectations, offer mixed reactions

Extending wishes from outside the BJP, Purnea MP Pappu Yadav said that people had high expectations from the newly appointed president. “He is young, and I want him to work for the welfare of the people. We hope he will work for the people of Bihar and ensure special attention to the state. He should focus on the safety of the daughters of Bihar. He has gained his identity from Bihar, and I congratulate him. People expect that he will do something meaningful for them and bring development packages,” he said.

RJD spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari said that while the appointment was an internal matter of the BJP, it marked the beginning of a new phase. “A new Nabin era is beginning in the BJP from today. Nitin Nabin hails from Bihar, and we extend our congratulations and best wishes to him,” he said.

Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari also congratulated Nabin but struck a critical note. “I congratulate him. However, the BJP has once again shown that it believes more in selection than election. The era of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and L.K. Advani has now completely ended. The BJP often criticizes the Congress, but here too, a selected process has been followed,” he remarked.

Congress MP Manoj Kumar recalled his professional association with Nabin in Bihar. “When he was a minister in the Bihar government, he was in charge of Kaimur district, which falls under our parliamentary constituency. He used to visit frequently, and we worked together in several district-level coordination meetings. I extend my good wishes to him,” he told IANS. He added that people now expect Nabin to focus on Bihar’s issues such as migration, unemployment, industrial development, education and women’s welfare.

From Bihar roots to national leadership

Nitin Nabin, born on May 23, 1980, in Ranchi, Jharkhand, has emerged as one of the youngest and most dynamic leaders in Indian politics. On Tuesday, he was unanimously elected as the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party at the age of 45, succeeding Jagat Prakash Nadda. His elevation reflects the party’s emphasis on generational change, organizational discipline and grassroots connect.

With thirty-seven nomination sets, including those from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and former Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, the transition was smooth and widely welcomed within the BJP fold. Coming from a political lineage, Nitin Nabin is the son of late Nabin Kishore Prasad Sinha, a respected four-time MLA from Patna West and a senior leader BJP in Bihar.

He completed his schooling at St Michael’s High School in Patna and later studied in New Delhi. Entering electoral politics in 2006, he won a by-election from Patna West and later represented Bankipur constituency continuously since 2010, making him a five-time MLA. He held key cabinet portfolios in Bihar, including Road Construction, Urban Development and Housing, and Law and Justice.