New Delhi, January 19, 2026: Nitin Nabin has emerged as the sole nominee for the post of Bharatiya Janata Party national president after the nomination process concluded on Monday with no other contenders, paving the way for his unopposed election, party officials said.
The 45-year-old, who currently serves as the BJP’s national working president, received 37 sets of nomination papers, all of which were found valid following scrutiny. Representatives from state units and senior party figures submitted endorsements, underscoring consensus within the party.
The lack of competition means that an electoral college vote will not be necessary, and Nabin is expected to be formally declared the BJP’s 12th national president when the party makes its announcement on January 20, 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend the ceremony at the party headquarters.
Party insiders describe the smooth nomination outcome as a demonstration of organisational unity as the BJP prepares for a busy electoral calendar. Nabin’s elevation also marks a shift toward younger leadership at the top of the party hierarchy.
