BJP Set to Appoint New National President as Process Nears Completion
By : Krishna Mishra
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) may soon appoint a new national president, as the party has completed the process of appointing the required number of state presidents in accordance with its constitution.
Since the conclusion of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, internal discussions have been underway regarding several potential candidates for the top organisational post. The current BJPpresident, JP Nadda, officially completed his term in January 2023, but it was extended until June 2024 in view of the general elections. His term has since been extended again, allowing him to continue in the post for now.
The BJP has so far appointed state presidents for 26 states, clearing the path for the election of a new national president.
Among the names being considered for the role are several party leaders and Union Ministers, including Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Manohar Lal Khattar, Bhupender Yadav, and Dharmendra Pradhan. BJP General Secretary Sunil Bansal and Vinod Tawde are also in the mix.
According to party sources, the BJP is considering three key factors while choosing its next president: organisational experience, regional balance and caste equations.
The party may soon form a Central Election Committee to oversee the process of electing the new national president. This committee would ensure the smooth conduct of nomination, scrutiny, and voting--if required.