In a move that could reshape the Bharatiya Janata Party’s command structure, senior leader Nitin Nabin is set to submit his papers for national president on Monday at the party’s New Delhi headquarters. Expectations are high for a star-studded turnout of BJP heavyweights nationwide.
Sources within the party indicate participation from several chief ministers, state chiefs, parliamentarians, and other key figures, highlighting the event’s importance as a showcase of solidarity before the leadership handover.
The timeline, outlined by Returning Officer K. Laxman, allows nominations from 2-4 PM, with immediate scrutiny until 5 PM and withdrawals permitted until 6 PM. Should contests arise post-withdrawal, voting proceeds on January 20, culminating in the announcement of the new chief.
‘Voting only if necessary, and results the same day,’ Laxman clarified on Friday. This electoral process relies on a broad electoral college of national and state council members.
Constitutional requirements are stringent: endorsement by 20 state electoral college members, four active terms, and 15 years of uninterrupted membership.
JP Nadda, the incumbent since his 2020 unopposed election following his working president role from 2019, now faces this potential shift. Nabin’s triumphant Bankipur win in Bihar by a massive 51,000-vote margin has cemented his reputation as a formidable organizer.
Observers view this as more than a formality; it’s a strategic affirmation of BJP’s cohesive machinery, poised to propel the party forward in the dynamic political landscape.
