Dehradun: In his first visit to Uttarakhand since taking charge, BJP national president Nitin Nabin stated on Friday that the party's equation is favorable for the upcoming 2027 assembly elections in the hill state. During a two-day visit, Nabin held back-to-back strategy meetings with senior party leaders to strengthen the organization and enhance its social media presence.
Vision for Leadership and Youth
Sharing his vision on leadership models, political longevity, and youth participation, Nabin said, "I met party members. I am trying to see the faces behind these faces, and also the faces connected with them. I am trying to give shape to their thought process." He dismissed the need to replicate strategies from other states, emphasizing that Uttarakhand's unique mountainous demography requires a localized approach.
Localized Approach for Uttarakhand
"People talk about the Assam or West Bengal models. While we used to talk about the Gujarat model, we now have the Yogi model and the Dhami model. The Pushkar Singh Dhami model is quite sufficient for Uttarakhand," Nabin asserted. He advised party workers to remember that politics is a marathon, not a 100-meter sprint. "A 100-meter race tests speed, but a marathon tests stamina. To play long innings, you must stay on the pitch," he said.
Women Voters and Youth Entry
Highlighting the BJP's deep bond with women voters, Nabin stated that welfare work under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has secured a dedicated women's vote bank across states that will continue to strengthen the party. Regarding youth entering politics, Nabin said the crucial time for any youngster is between 16 and 28 years when they need to study and look for jobs. "Politics takes time, and it feels like starting from zero again. The possibility of youth entering politics will only arise at a certain age. It will come when a person is around 30, bringing some stability in business and jobs. The struggle for those in their 30s continues until their 40s. The success ratio in politics is low compared to education and competitive exams," he explained.
Personal Journey
Reflecting on his own journey, Nabin shared that despite writing in a slam book during his youth that entering politics would be the "worst day" of his life, circumstances changed his path. He concluded that reaching a certain stage in politics ultimately allows for greater societal change than any other field.
