The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Bihar minister Nitin Nabin as its new working President. The decision was taken by the party’s Parliamentary Board, signalling a clear generational and organisational shift within the BJP’s leadership structure. It is expected that Nabin will be elected as the National President of the BJP next year soon after Makar Sankranti (January 14). Nabin’s age sharply contrasts with that of opposition party chiefs, most of whom are well into their late 60s, 70s, and 80s. Here’s a breakdown of their age gap.
Nitin Nabin (BJP): At 45, he now ranks among the youngest Working Presidents in the party’s history, a factor the BJP appears keen to highlight as it looks to blend youthful energy with administrative experience. A five-time MLA, Nitin Nabin has served multiple terms as a minister in the Bihar government, giving him hands-on experience in administration and public service. (File Photo)
Mallikarjun Kharge (Congress): Kharge is currently serving as the President of the Indian National Congress (INC). The leader is 83 years old and has been serving as the Congress chief since 2022. He is also the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha. (File Photo)
Akhilesh Yadav (SP): Akhilesh Yadav is the President of Samajwadi Party (SP). He has been serving as the national party head since 2017. Earlier, he served as the youngest Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 2012 to 2017. He is 52-year-old. (File Photo)
Sharad Pawar (NCP – SP): The veteran leader is the National President of the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar faction). The 85-year-old leader is also the founder of NCP who served as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra thrice. (File Photo)
Farooq Abdullah (National Conference): Farooq Abdullah is currently serving as the President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference. He is also the former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. He is 88-year-old. (File Photo)
Mamata Banerjee (TMC): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is currently serving as the President of All India Trinamool Congress. She is 70-year-old. She is also the Founder of the party. (File Photo)
Mayawati (BSP): Mayawati is the National President of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). She is 69-year-old and earlier she served as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh for four terms. (File Photo)
M.K. Stalin (DMK): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) President M.K. Stalin is 72-year-old. He, who is the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, has been the DMK President since 2018. (File Photo)
