Nitin Nabin

The BJP leader also alleged that Abhishek Banerjee plays a central role in the functioning of the state government.

Released by BJP chief Nitin Nabin, the document also pledges to establish an AIIMS in Kerala and develop a high-speed rail corridor linking Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur.

In his post, Nabin described his constituency as "family" and credited his supporters for his political journey.

Bihar Rural Development Minister Sharwan Kumar had earlier indicated that Kumar may continue to hold CM's office for up to six months even after being elected to the Rajya Sabha, a development that came amid growing political chatter over his possible successor.

Nabin, who chaired a series of organisational and strategy meetings in Kolkata to fine-tune the BJP’s preparations for the 2026 assembly polls, said this election is about ensuring security and steering the state towards development.

The term of 37 members who were elected from Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Telangana will conclude in the month of April, vacating the seats for new members to be elected.

The biennial elections to the Rajya Sabha to fill 37 seats from 10 states, including Tamil Nadu, Bihar, West Bengal, Assam, Maharashtra, and Telangana, among others will be held on March 16, with counting of votes scheduled to be held the same day.

The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to call off the "unfair" India-US trade deal after the US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's global tariffs.

Nabin's remark came soon after US President Donald Trump spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and announced that India and the US have agreed on a trade deal.

Speaking during his first visit to Mathura after being elected BJP national president, Nabin said the transformation visible in Uttar Pradesh reflected the changing face of the country.

On Tuesday, PM Modi laid out a blueprint for the BJP's future. The task of translating that vision into reality now rests on the shoulders of the 45-year-old leader.

In his maiden address as the BJP chief, Nabin expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Narendra Modi and lauded the Prime Minister's continuous and tireless service for the nation.

Nabin, a senior Indian politician, is a five-time member of the Bihar Legislative Assembly and former minister in the government of Bihar

Nabin, who had been serving as the BJP’s national working president, was elected as the party’s 12th national president after the nomination process concluded on Monday afternoon.

The Prime Minister was speaking at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi post the declaration of Nitin Nabin as the national working president

True to that trust, Nadda delivered a notable legacy, leading the party as it consolidated strongholds and expanded its footprint despite occasional setbacks, before handing over the baton to his successor Nitin Nabin, elected unopposed as the new BJP chief on Monday.

Nitin ji possesses both youthful energy and extensive experience in organisational work. This will be very beneficial for every worker of our party, says PM Modi.

Nabin, who was serving as the BJP’s national working president, was elected as the party’s 12th national president after the nomination process concluded on Monday afternoon.

Nabin has his task cut out, with his immediate challenge being the next round of elections in States including West Bengal, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and Assam.

Nitin Nabin to officially assume charge as the new BJP president on January 20.