BJP Names Nitin Nabin As National President: Here's A List Of BJP Presidents

Nitin Nabin is a senior BJP leader from Bihar with strong organisational roots in the state. Born in Patna, he is the son of the late Nabin Kishore Prasad Sinha, a respected BJP leader and former MLA. Nabin entered active politics after his father’s passing and gradually built his own political identity.

He represents the Bankipur Assembly constituency in Patna, and has won the seat four times consecutively — in 2010, 2015, 2020, and 2025. In the most recent Bihar Assembly elections, he secured a victory margin of more than 51,000 votes, further strengthening his political stature.

Within the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government in Bihar, Nitin Nabin holds important responsibilities as the minister in charge of Road Construction and Urban Development.

National Role and Growing Influence

Nitin Nabin has played a key role in strengthening the BJP’s alliance with JD(U) in Bihar and has been involved in shaping NDA election strategies. He has also served as the BJP’s in-charge for Chhattisgarh, indicating his expanding national influence.

His elevation to the national president position reflects both his political strength in Bihar and his organisational capabilities.

BJP National President Selection Process

The BJP begins the process of selecting its national president after appointing state presidents across the country. The party announced the election schedule and electoral roll on January 16, 2026, after more than half of the state presidents were selected.

On the nomination day, the BJP received 37 nomination papers, all in support of Nitin Nabin. The nomination was backed by senior leaders including PM Modi, Amit Shah, and Rajnath Singh, reflecting broad consensus within the party.

List of BJP National Presidents (1980–2026)

Here is a complete list of BJP national presidents, showing the leadership timeline since the party’s formation:

Nitin Nabin’s elevation marks a continuation of the BJP’s leadership legacy while introducing a younger generation to the party’s top organisational role. His journey from Bihar’s political landscape to the national stage highlights the BJP’s strategy of blending regional strength with national leadership.