Bihar minister Nitin Nabin appointed BJP's national working president
What's the story
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Bihar minister Nitin Nabin as its new national working president. He will succeed JP Nadda in the role. The decision was taken by the BJP Parliamentary Board and comes into immediate effect, The Times of India reported. Nabin is a four-time Member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly from Patna's Bankipur constituency and currently serves as a minister in the state government.
Political career
Nabin's political journey and PM Modi's praise
Nabin is the son of late BJP leader Nabin Kishore Sinha. He started his political career through student politics with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and entered electoral politics in the late 2000s. He won his first assembly election in 2010. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Nabin on his appointment, calling him a "hardworking and dedicated karyakarta with strong organizational credentials."
Party roles
Nabin's experience and responsibilities within the BJP
Nabin has held several organizational and administrative responsibilities within the BJP over the years. He has been a minister in Bihar's state government and was also associated with Yuva Morcha, a youth wing of the party. According to media reports, his appointment is seen as an effort to strengthen the BJP's national leadership structure ahead of key political challenges.
Election impact
Nabin's role in recent electoral victories
Nabin has been instrumental in several poll assignments recently, including Chhattisgarh, where the BJP has seen resounding success. His experience in governance and work for people and the organization have been highlighted as key strengths for his new role. The appointment is expected to further strengthen the party's organizational reach nationally.
Twitter Post
Narendra Modi's congratulatory message to Nitin Nabin
Shri Nitin Nabin Ji 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…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 14, 2025