Patna: Nitin Naveen has become the subject of much discussion after being appointed as the national working president of the BJP. The party announced this on Sunday. There is a celebratory atmosphere at the Bihar BJP office. There was speculation about who would be the party’s national president after JP Nadda, but this decision by the BJP has now put an end to the speculation. Upon receiving the responsibility, Nitin Naveen said that he would uphold the trust placed in him by the leadership.
“I see this as a responsibility given by the party. The BJP has always shown faith in its workers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and National President JP Nadda have given me this opportunity, and I will uphold their trust.” – Nitin Naveen, Working President, BJP. Who is Nitin Naveen?: Nitin Naveen is a well-known face in Bihar politics. Born in Patna, he belongs to the Kayastha community and is currently the Minister of Road Construction in the Bihar government. His father, Naveen Kishore Sinha, was a senior BJP leader. He became active in politics after his father’s death. 5-time MLA: At just 45 years old, Nitin Naveen has reached this position and has been an MLA five times. In the 2025 Bihar elections, he won his fifth election from Bankipur in Patna on a BJP ticket, securing 98,299 votes. He defeated RJD candidate Rekha Kumari by a large margin of 51,936 votes.
First MLA in 2006: Nitin Naveen first won in the 2006 by-election from Patna West. His father, Naveen Kishore Sinha, had also been an MLA from this seat. After 2006, Nitin Naveen became an MLA in 2010, 2015, 2020, and 2025. Big responsibility at a young age: Nitin Naveen will be one of the youngest leaders to be given such a big responsibility by the BJP. JP Nadda, the current national president, is 65 years old. When Amit Shah became the national president, he was around 50 years old. Nitin Naveen has been appointed as the national working president of the BJP at the age of 45. JP Nadda’s term ended in 2020, and he had been serving on an extension since then.
Why did the party show confidence in him?: It’s worth noting that the BJP had appointed Nitin Naveen as the in-charge for the Chhattisgarh assembly elections. The party achieved a resounding victory in the state, which was a major success for the BJP. He also has considerable experience working within the organization. This is why the party has placed its trust in Nitin Naveen. Formal election after January 14: According to BJP sources, Nitin Naveen’s formal election for the president’s post will be held after January 14. Furthermore, his appointment as president will be ratified at the BJP’s National Council meeting. The National Council meeting will be held in April. All the procedures for his election as president will be completed before that.
PM Modi congratulated him: PM Modi congratulated him on becoming the National Working President. The Prime Minister praised him, saying that Nitin Naveen is a young and hardworking leader with considerable organizational experience. His work as an MLA and minister in Bihar has been very effective. I am confident that his energy and commitment will further strengthen our party in the coming times. Nitish Kumar also congratulated him: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also congratulated him. He said that he extends his best wishes to Nitin Naveen on his appointment as the National Working President of the BJP. It is a matter of great joy that a person from Bihar has been appointed as the National Working President of the BJP. Grand welcome in Patna: Upon his arrival in Patna, Nitin Naveen received a grand welcome at the Bihar BJP state office. State President Dilip Jaiswal, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, and Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha welcomed him with bouquets and garlands. Drums and trumpets were also played during the welcome.
