Written by Jatin AnandNew Delhi | January 16, 2026 01:45 PM IST 2 min readThe Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday announced the schedule for the election of its national president.The process will take into account the six-year tenure of the current national president and Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, with the announcement of his successor scheduled on January 20, the date Nadda officially took over the position in 2020.Also read | Nitin Nabin hits the ground running, aims to boost BJP-RSS ties ahead of key state pollsBJP MP and national returning officer K Laxman opened the nomination process, stating that nominations for the post will be accepted from Monday morning. This will be followed by a review of the nominations by potential candidates on January 19. The results will be announced after internal polling, if necessary.Sources indicate that this stipulation was included because 45-year-old Nitin Nabin, the BJP’s national working president and a former minister in Bihar, is expected to be the sole candidate for the position based on the national leadership’s decision. If elected, he will be the youngest person to hold the post.The Indian Express, on January 1, reported that the election process for the BJP’s national president was likely to be announced after Makar Sankranti, with Nadda’s successor expected to be named by January 20.“All eyes are now on whether there is a possible contender who will face Nabin. The ratification of his election to the post at a meeting of the BJP’s national executive is another significant outcome which is being awaited,” a party source said.Jatin Anand is an Assistant Editor with the national political bureau of The Indian Express. With over 16 years of experience in mainstream journalism, he is a seasoned expert in national governance, electoral politics, and bureaucratic affairs. Having covered high-stakes beats including the Election Commission of India (ECI), intelligence, and urban development, Jatin provides authoritative analysis of the forces shaping Indian democracy. He is an alumnus of Zakir Husain Delhi College (DU) and the prestigious Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), Chennai, where he specialized in Print Journalism. Expertise High-Stakes Beat Coverage: Throughout his decade-and-a-half career, Jatin has covered some of the most sensitive and influential beats in the country, including: The Election Commission of India (ECI): Monitoring electoral policy, reforms, and the conduct of national and state polls. National Security & Intelligence: Reporting on the internal mechanisms and developments within India's security apparatus. Urban Development: Analyzing the policies and bureaucratic processes driving the transformation of India’s cities. National Political Bureau: In his current role, he tracks the intersection of policy and politics, offering deep-dive reporting on the Union government and national political movements. Academic Credentials: Zakir Husain Delhi College (DU): Alumnus of one of Delhi's premier institutions. Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), Chennai: Specialized in Print Journalism at India's most prestigious journalism school. ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt Ltd