Raipur, December 14, 2025: BJP Chhattisgarh in-charge and a five term consecutive MLA Nitin Nabin was today appointed as the BJP National Working President.
But the party’s announcement of Chhattisgarh BJP incharge and Bihar Cabinet Minister for PWD as the Working President left everyone surprised, again, as the BJP has been known for naming dark horses for key positions.
Incidentally, the 65 years old BJP President J P Nadda was also born in Bihar and received his early education in Patna before moving to his home state Himachal Pradesh.
Political Pundits believe Nabin will succeed Nadda as a full-time president of the party and one of the youngest to hold this post.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself showered effusive praise on Nabin’s appointment as national working president, saying he has distinguished himself as a hardworking Karyakarta.
“He is a young and industrious leader with rich organisational experience and has an impressive record as MLA as well as Minister in Bihar for multiple terms. He has diligently worked to fulfil people’s aspirations.
“He is known for his humble nature and grounded style of working. I am confident that his energy and dedication will strengthen our party in the times to come,” Modi said.
Several other leaders and various state units of the BJP also congratulated the young leader.
Nadda was appointed BJP President in January 2020 and has already completed his full term. He was granted extensions to lead the party through the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Nadda described Nabin as “a dynamic leader from the sacred land of knowledge and culture, Bihar” and said he is confident that the party will reach new heights under his leadership and with the guidance of Prime Minister Modi.
“I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Shri Nitin Nabin, the dynamic BJP leader from Bihar, the land of knowledge and culture, and a minister in the Bihar government, on his appointment as the National Working President of the Bharatiya Janata Party,” Nadda said
“I am fully confident that under the guidance of Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and your leadership, the organization will achieve new heights in its service to the nation and its people. I wish you a successful and fruitful tenure,” he said.
Home Minister and former party president Amit Shah said Nabin possesses extensive experience of working among the people and his elevation is an honour for every young BJP worker who toils day and night.
“Whether as the National General Secretary of the BJP Yuva Morcha, the State President of the Yuva Morcha in Bihar, or the State In-charge of Chhattisgarh, he has fulfilled every responsibility within the organization with complete dedication and success. Having served as a five-time MLA in Bihar and as a minister in the state government, he possesses extensive experience working among the people,” the Home Minister said.
“Nitin Nabin’s appointment as the National Working President is an honour for every young BJP worker who works tirelessly day and night. I wish him all the best for his new role and a successful tenure,” he said.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai extended his congratulations, saying, Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to Nitin Nabin on his appointment as the Working President of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
“As the state in-charge, your efficient leadership, visionary thinking, and tireless efforts resulted in the Bharatiya Janata Party’s historic victory in the Chhattisgarh assembly and Lok Sabha elections. Your organizational skills, strong strategy, and warm public relations have instilled new enthusiasm among the party workers and deep trust among the people, which is a clear hallmark of your leadership,” Sai said.
“Under the guidance of Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and your strong leadership, we wish that the Bharatiya Janata Party continues to strengthen public trust and set new records of nationwide success. On behalf of myself and the entire state of Chhattisgarh, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on this glorious achievement. I am fully confident that under your continued guidance, Chhattisgarh will reach new heights of development, and the state’s achievements will be established even more prominently on the national stage,” he added.
According to media reports, Nitin Nabin was born in Ranchi, which is now in Jharkhand, and he has a son and a daughter.
