Those who have worked closely with Nitin Nabin within the BJP describe him as “hardworking,” “politically curious,” and a meticulous organizational party worker. In addition, he is regarded as a man of “samanvay” or coordination, grounded, and approachable.
The Bharatiya Janata Party has placed a renewed emphasis on organizational strength and generational change ahead of significant electoral battles, as seen by Nitin Nabin’s election as national working president.
Those who have worked closely with Nabin within the BJP characterize him as “hardworking,” “politically curious,” and a diligent organizational party worker. In addition, he is regarded as a man of “samanvay” or coordination, grounded, and approachable.
Nabin, who is 45 years old, is the youngest BJP functioning president. This decision aligns with the party’s larger goal to promote younger leaders to leadership roles. The action coincides with the BJP’s apparent promotion of a new generation of leaders, such as the recent appointment of Harsh Sanghavi as Gujarat’s deputy chief minister.
Despite his advanced age, Nabin has almost twenty years of organizational experience, having progressed from leading the party’s youth branch in Bihar to managing important electoral duties.
His father was a politician and a previous member of the Jan Sangh, therefore he has strong political ties.
He is reported to have benefited from three reasons. The first is his understanding of the party’s structure and practical electoral operations. His conformity to the leadership’s style of operation comes in second. Third, his capacity to fulfill challenging political duties.
His efforts in Chhattisgarh were initially acknowledged by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who later named him a key figure in the BJP’s Delhi campaign, which ended the party’s nearly three-decade electoral drought in the capital earlier this year.
Nabin “understands the leadership’s way of working and will not cross the line, but at the same time will work to his best abilities,” according to a party insider.
He “travels well and takes everyone along, especially seniors” according to another source.
The fact that he is from the Kayastha community, an upper caste group that is frequently seen as politically neutral and not in direct conflict with other communities, is another point made by party leaders.
His standing within the party was further solidified by his involvement in Bihar. The Home Minister’s visit to his Patna home during the campaign was interpreted as a recognition of his organizational efforts.
Sources claim that Nabin was successful in mobilizing the Jeevika didi network. Additionally, he participated in important NDA coordinating meetings that demonstrated alliance cohesion locally.
According to party sources, Nabin’s organizational abilities were especially evident during the Chhattisgarh campaign, when he and Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya co-led the race.
He laid the foundation for the BJP’s campaign against former chief minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel, who was viewed as a formidable opponent, by spending “at least four days a week in the state at least a year-and-half before polls,” according to a source.
Nabin, a 45-year-old minister who has managed significant portfolios and a five-time MLA, offers administrative expertise and political experience to the new position. Additionally, he is the first working president of the BJP from Bihar and eastern India, highlighting the party’s attempt to increase regional participation at the top. Early next year, the party’s national executive is expected to approve his nomination as president.
According to reports, Nabin was attending a celebration for BJP employees in the wake of the party’s recent triumph and was not even informed of the decision the morning of his appointment.
In contrast to the Congress, which is still led by 84-year-old Mallikarjun Kharge, the BJP is projecting his elevation as a statement of will and a message to the cadre.
