Nitin Nabin Assumes Charge as BJP Working President
Senior BJP leader and Bihar minister Nitin Nabin formally took charge as the Bharatiya Janata Party’s National Working President at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Monday. His appointment marks an important organisational development as the ruling party prepares for leadership transition and future electoral challenges at the national level.
Formal Assumption of Office at BJP Headquarters
The charge-taking ceremony was held at the BJP’s central office and was attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national president JP Nadda, and several senior leaders. The party’s parliamentary board appointed Nabin to the post with immediate effect, signalling confidence in his organisational capabilities and leadership experience.
Organisational Role and Political Background
Nitin Nabin currently serves as Bihar’s Public Works Department minister and is a five-time MLA from the Bankipur assembly constituency in Patna. He entered electoral politics in 2006 at the age of 26, winning a by-election following the death of his father, veteran BJP leader Nabin Kishore Prasad Sinha. Known as an organisation-focused leader, Nabin has long-standing links with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and has held key responsibilities within the party, including overseeing BJP affairs in Chhattisgarh.
Reactions From Senior BJP Leadership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Nabin, describing him as a hardworking and dynamic karyakarta whose organisational experience would strengthen the party. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Home Minister Amit Shah also praised his dedication and execution of responsibilities. JP Nadda expressed confidence that the BJP would continue to expand its organisational strength under Nabin’s leadership.
What to Note for Exams?
- Nitin Nabin has been appointed BJP National Working President with immediate effect.
- He is a five-time MLA from Bankipur, Patna, and Bihar PWD minister.
- The appointment was made by the BJP parliamentary board.
- The ceremony was attended by Amit Shah and JP Nadda.
Message to Party Workers and Future Role
Addressing party workers, Nabin termed the appointment a responsibility given by the organisation and credited grassroots workers for his elevation. He stated that dedication and commitment are recognised within the BJP and reaffirmed his resolve to work under the party’s leadership and the vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas. Party sources indicate that his role will be central to organisational coordination and leadership continuity in the coming months.