BJP to Elect New National President on Jan 20; Nitin Nabin Likely Unopposed

• The BJP will announce its new national president on January 20, with nominations scheduled for January 19.
• Nitin Nabin, currently the national working president, is expected to be formally elected as the party president, likely unopposed.
• Nominations will involve signatures from over 20 state presidents, PM Modi, Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, and JP Nadda, and BJP National Council members.
• Current national president JP Nadda has held the post since 2020.
• The new president will face immediate challenges including state elections in West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and preparations for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.

Why It Matters: BJP set to elect Nitin Nabin as its new national president on January 20, succeeding JP Nadda.