Nitin Nabin is poised to take over as the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party. The five-time MLA from Bihar will likely secure the position without opposition on Tuesday, 16 January 2026. He currently serves as the party's national working president and will succeed JP Nadda, who also holds the role of Union Health Minister.
Political Backing and Nomination
Senior party leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, strongly support Nabin's candidacy. Party insiders confirmed this backing to news agency PTI. Nabin plans to submit his nomination papers on Monday, setting the stage for his elevation to the top party role.
Early Life and Education
Nitin Nabin was born in Ranchi, Jharkhand, on 23 May 1980. His father, Nabin Kishore Prasad Sinha, was a prominent BJP leader and a four-time member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly from Patna West. Nabin attended St. Michael’s High School in Patna, where he completed his CBSE Class X examination in 1996. He then moved to CSKM Public School in New Delhi for his senior secondary education, passing the Intermediate examination in 1998.
Nabin is married to Deepmala Shrivastava, and they have two children—a son and a daughter.
Political Career and Electoral Success
Before rising to the position of BJP national working president, Nabin served as a five-time MLA in Bihar. In the recent Bihar Assembly Election, he won the Bankipur seat by a significant margin. He defeated RJD candidate Rekha Kumari by over 51,000 votes, showcasing his strong electoral appeal.
Financial Profile: Net Worth and Assets
According to his affidavit for the Bihar Elections 2025, Nitin Nabin's total net worth is ₹3.08 crore. This figure includes both movable and immovable assets, providing a clear picture of his financial standing.
Movable Assets
Nabin's movable assets amount to ₹1.60 crore. Key components include:
- Cash holdings: ₹35,000 in his bank account and ₹25,000 in his wife's account, totaling ₹60,000.
- Bank deposits: ₹98,68,429 in various banks and financial institutions.
- Investments: ₹6.6 lakh in bonds and shares.
- Vehicles: Two cars—a Mahindra Scorpio bought in March 2026 and a Toyota Innova Crysta purchased in October 2022, with a combined market value of ₹37.8 lakh.
- Gold jewellery: Worth ₹11.3 lakh, owned jointly with his wife.
When considering his family, Nabin's movable assets total ₹92.7 lakh, while his wife holds ₹66.5 lakh. Including their two dependents, the family's movable assets reach approximately ₹1.6 crore.
Immovable Assets
The family's immovable assets are valued at ₹1.47 crore. These include:
- A plot in Dhukri, Jharkhand, worth ₹29 lakh, owned by his wife.
- Another plot in Patna, also owned by his wife, valued at ₹1.18 crore.
Liabilities and Income
Nabin reported liabilities of ₹56.6 lakh in his election affidavit. His annual income for 2025-26 was ₹3.71 lakh, up from ₹3.35 lakh in 2021-22. His wife's annual income for 2025-26 was ₹1.12 lakh, a decrease from ₹14.6 lakh in 2021-22.
Conclusion
Nitin Nabin's journey from Ranchi to the brink of BJP's national presidency highlights his political acumen and grassroots support. With a declared net worth of ₹3.08 crore and strong backing from party leadership, his ascent marks a significant moment in Indian politics. As he prepares to file his nomination, all eyes are on this five-time MLA who is set to lead one of the country's major political parties.
