Nitin Nabin, who comes from Bihar, has been made the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party at the age of just 45. ABP News had a special conversation with political expert Arun Pandey regarding this decision of the party. On this entire matter, Arun Pandey explained the politics behind the decision. He said that being made the national president of the party at the age of 45 is not being considered as just an organizational change, rather it is being seen as a long-term political strategy of BJP. Amidst the ongoing uncertainty regarding the post of President for the last two years, this decision came suddenly and that is why everyone was shocked.
Pandey said that questions were being raised about BJP as to why the party which claims itself to be the world’s largest political party is delaying in deciding its national president. In such an environment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah put forward a name which was not discussed anywhere before. This decision reflects the working style of BJP, in which decisions are taken suddenly, but their impact is visible for a long time.
When the discussion was about someone else, a new name emerged
According to Arun Pandey, names of many senior leaders kept coming up for a long time regarding the party president. Sometimes there was discussion of Union ministers and sometimes of leaders coming from big states, but Nitin Nabin’s name was almost missing in these speculations. It is said that on the day this decision was taken, he was attending a general meeting in his area. Many senior leaders were present on the stage and he considered himself one of them. In such a situation, the sudden decision to make him the national president gives a big message not only politically but also psychologically.
Mathematics of age and preparation for 2047
Arun Pandey said that Nitin Nabin’s age is considered to be the most important aspect of this entire decision. Today his age is 45 years and in the year 2047, when India aims to become a developed nation, he will be 67 years old. The BJP leadership believes that at that time the party will need leaders who have both experience and energy. This is the reason why the party is now taking the youth leadership forward keeping the future in mind. This decision clearly indicates that BJP is preparing the outline of politics not only for the present but also for the coming 25 years.
The face and big message from the organization
Arun Pandey further clarified the picture and said that Nitin Nabin does not come from any political family. He has been an MLA many times and has reached here by working in the organization for a long time. Through this decision, BJP has tried to show that the path to leadership in the party passes through the grassroots. This message has been given that even an ordinary worker can reach the top position in the party. This thinking tries to differentiate BJP from other parties.
Social balance and political signals
Political analyst Pandey said, this decision also has a social aspect. Nitin Nabin comes from the Kayastha community, which is considered small in numbers but influential administratively and intellectually. Giving representation to such communities is always considered important in electoral politics. It is believed that this decision is also a part of the strategy to maintain social balance and give a political message to a section.
Old tradition of shocking decisions
Pandey said that BJP has been taking such decisions in the past as well, which no one expected. In many states, suddenly declaring the chief ministerial face, giving bigger responsibilities to lesser known leaders and keeping the roles of organization and government separate has become the identity of the party. Making Nitin Nabin the president is also being considered as another link in the same tradition. He is counted among the youngest national presidents of BJP.
New responsibilities and big challenges
This position is as respectable as it is challenging. Nitin Nabin will now have the responsibility of strengthening the organization, creating its own identity and giving direction to the party in the big elections in the coming years. Especially in states like West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, his role will be considered important in the strategy and expansion of the party.
Special opportunity for Bihar
Nitin Nabin becoming the national president is being considered a big achievement for Bihar also. A grassroots worker coming from Bihar becoming the president of a big party like BJP is a confidence booster for the workers of the state. The day he took charge, the presence of top party leaders made it clear that the central leadership stands firmly with him. Overall, the appointment of Nitin Nabin is not just an announcement of a name, but it gives a clear indication of BJP’s future politics, organizational thinking and long-term strategy.
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