The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday announced the appointment of Bihar minister Nitin Nabin as its National Working President, effective immediately. Nabin is currently a minister in the Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government and holds the Road Construction portfolio.
An official order issued by BJP National General Secretary Arun Singh said the decision was approved by the party’s Parliamentary Board. “The BJP Parliamentary Board has appointed Shri Nitin Nabin, Minister, Government of Bihar, as the National Working President of the Bharatiya Janata Party,” the order said.
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PM Modi congratulates Nitin Nabin
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Nabin on his appointment and praised him as a committed party worker. He described Nabin as a young and hardworking leader with strong organisational experience and said his work as an MLA and minister in Bihar has been effective and focused on public welfare.
He took to X (formerly known as Twitter) and wrote, "His work as an MLA and minister in Bihar has been very effective, and he has worked with complete dedication to fulfil the aspirations of the people."
PM Modi added that Nabin is known for his humble nature and grassroots approach. He also expressed confidence that Nabin’s energy and dedication will help strengthen the party in the coming years. He added, "Heartiest congratulations to him on becoming the executive president of the BJP."
श्री नितिन नबीन जी ने एक कर्मठ कार्यकर्ता के रूप में अपनी विशिष्ट पहचान बनाई है। वे एक युवा और परिश्रमी नेता हैं, जिनके पास संगठन का अच्छा-खासा अनुभव है। बिहार में विधायक और मंत्री के रूप में उनका कार्य बहुत प्रभावी रहा है, साथ ही जनआकांक्षाओं को पूरा करने के लिए उन्होंने पूरे…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 14, 2025
Nitin Nabin is a five-time MLA from the Bankipur Assembly constituency in Patna. Nabin first entered the Bihar Assembly through a by-election in 2006 and has retained the seat in the 2010, 2015, 2020 and 2025 elections. In the 2025 Assembly polls, he won Bankipur by a margin of more than 52,000 votes.
Nabin is expected to succeed incumbent BJP national president JP Nadda, who completed his original term in January 2023 and was given extensions to lead the party through key political phases, including the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. JP Nadda congratulated Nabin and wished him a successful tenure.
