New Delhi is bracing for a significant political event as BJP’s National General Secretary Nitin Nabin prepares to file his nomination for the party’s top leadership post on Monday. The ceremony at the BJP headquarters promises to be a grand affair, drawing top brass from across India.
Party insiders reveal that chief ministers, state unit presidents, MPs, and senior office-bearers will converge in the capital, underscoring the gravity of this leadership transition. This gathering serves as a powerful demonstration of organizational unity and strength ahead of the crucial election.
According to the election schedule announced by National Returning Officer and Rajya Sabha MP K. Laxman, nominations for the national president position will be accepted between 2 PM and 4 PM. The entire process unfolds at the party headquarters in the heart of the nation.
Scrutiny of nomination papers kicks off immediately after, from 4 PM to 5 PM, followed by a withdrawal window until 6 PM. Voting, if required, is slated for January 20, with the new president’s announcement on the same day.
Laxman emphasized that polling would only occur if multiple valid nominations remain. The election involves an electoral college comprising the national council and state council representatives, as per BJP’s constitution.
Candidates must be proposed by at least 20 members of a state electoral college, boast at least four terms as active party members, and hold continuous membership for 15 years.
Currently, Union Minister JP Nadda holds the position, having taken over in June 2019 as working president and unanimously elected in January 2020 after Amit Shah. Nabin’s recent stellar victory in Bihar’s Bankipur seat, defeating his closest rival by over 51,000 votes, has bolstered his stature within the party ranks.
This nomination filing marks a pivotal moment in BJP’s organizational evolution, signaling robust internal consensus and readiness for future challenges.
