Nitin Nabin has been unanimously elected as the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), marking a significant leadership transition for India's ruling party. He is set to formally assume office on January 20, 2026, succeeding J.P. Nadda, whose extended term recently concluded. The election process saw nominations filed on January 19, 2026, with Nabin emerging as the sole candidate, ensuring his unopposed election. Currently serving as the National Working President of the BJP since December 2025, Nabin's appointment at 45 years old makes him the youngest leader to head the party. This move is seen as a strategic generational shift within the BJP's organisational structure, with top leadership, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, backing his candidature. Prime Minister Modi is also expected to attend the public function at the party headquarters on January 20 when Nabin formally takes charge. Nabin, a five-time Member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly from the Bankipur constituency, brings extensive experience from both legislative and party organisational roles. He has held key ministerial portfolios in the Bihar government, including Road Construction, Urban Development and Housing, and Law and Justice. His elevation to the party's top post comes after a comprehensive internal election process that commenced with membership drives and local-level elections. This leadership change is crucial as the BJP prepares for upcoming state assembly elections and lays groundwork for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.