UP BJP Leaders to Play Key Role in Nitin Nabin's National President Election
Top BJP leaders from Uttar Pradesh will play the most important role in the nomination and subsequent election of Nitin Nabin as the party's national president. The election is scheduled for January 19-20. This process underscores the state's centrality in the BJP's power structure.
Strong UP Representation in National Council
Uttar Pradesh alone is represented by 120 members in the BJP's national council, which has a total of 775 members. This significant numerical weight gives UP leaders considerable influence in the party's internal elections.
Prominent UP leaders in the national council include:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
- Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak
- Newly appointed UP BJP chief Pankaj Chaudhary
These leaders will formally participate in Nabin's nomination and election as the national chief. Their involvement signals a tightly managed, consensus-driven transition rather than a competitive internal election.
Other Key UP Leaders Involved
Several other prominent UP BJP leaders are also included in the national council from the state. These leaders add to the collective influence of UP within the party's decision-making processes.
The list includes:
- Former UP BJP chief and MLC Bhupendra Chaudhary
- Former Amethi MP Smriti Irani
- Former MP Mahendra Nath Pandey
- Former MP Ramapati Ram Tripathi
- UP ministers Surya Pratap Shahi and Swatantra Dev Singh
These members were formally included in the council during the election of Pankaj Chaudhary as the UP BJP president. BJP poll in-charge and Union minister Piyush Goyal presided over this inclusion process.
Nomination Process Details
BJP sources indicate that top party leaders from UP have received instructions to reach Delhi on January 19. On that day, Nitin Nabin will file his nomination papers for the national president position.
Nabin is expected to be the only leader filing nomination papers. This situation would lead to his formal election as the new national chief without opposition. The lack of competing candidates suggests the BJP central leadership achieved broader internal alignment while prioritizing organizational stability.
A senior party leader explained that this approach lends reassurance about the party's cohesion. It demonstrates that the BJP remains centrally steered without significant factionalism at the top levels.
Three Sets of Nomination Papers
Nitin Nabin will file three distinct sets of nomination papers, each representing different segments of the party leadership:
- First set: Contains signatures of more than 20 elected BJP state presidents from across India
- Second set: Features signatures of the party's central leaders, including PM Modi, Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, and JP Nadda
- Third set: Includes signatures of members from the BJP national council
This multi-layered nomination process reinforces the consensus nature of the transition. A BJP leader described it as a carefully managed procedure that emphasizes unity over competition.
UP's Significance in BJP Power Structure
Political analysts note that the prominence of BJP leaders from Uttar Pradesh in this nomination process highlights the state's central position in the saffron outfit's power structure. UP brings substantial numerical and political weight to the BJP, both in terms of parliamentary strength and organizational depth.
Sources within the party confirm that UP's influence will be amply visible throughout the election process. The state's large representation in the national council gives it considerable sway in internal party matters, including leadership elections.
The coordinated involvement of UP leaders in Nabin's nomination demonstrates the state's crucial role in maintaining the BJP's national organizational coherence. This process reflects how the party balances regional strengths with central leadership priorities.
