Aditya Sahu Set to Become Jharkhand BJP President Amid Uncontested Nomination

Aditya Sahu is on track to become the next president of the Jharkhand BJP after being the only candidate nominated for the position. The formal announcement is expected on January 14. His nomination has received widespread support from senior party leaders, and with no other contenders, his ascension is viewed as a formality. Additionally, organizational elections for the National Council have also concluded with uncontested nominations. This article delves into the details of Sahu's nomination and the upcoming announcements regarding the party's leadership.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 13, 2026, 18:02 IST

Aditya Sahu's Uncontested Path to Leadership

Aditya Sahu is poised to take over as the next president of the Jharkhand unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). His election appears almost guaranteed after being the sole candidate nominated for the position. The official announcement is scheduled for January 14. On Tuesday, the BJP office in the state buzzed with activity during the nomination process, but only one nomination was submitted during the designated window from noon to 2 PM. Around 1 PM, Sahu presented his nomination papers to the party's designated election officer, Union Minister Joel Oran, in the presence of senior party leaders.

Support from Senior Party Leaders

The nomination was backed by a broad spectrum of party leadership, including the current state president Babulal Marandi, former Union Minister Kariya Munda, ex-Chief Minister Raghuvar Das, Champai Soren, Madhu Koda, Sameer Oran, Arjun Munda, and several other prominent figures. With no other candidates in the fray, Sahu's elevation to the presidency is seen as a mere formality. Joel Oran informed the media that the names of the newly elected state president and members of the BJP National Council will be revealed on January 14 at 2 PM. Sahu is currently serving as the party's acting state president.

Organizational Elections and Future Announcements

In the organizational elections, voting also took place for the National Council, where 21 nominations were filed for 21 available seats, resulting in another uncontested election. The results for these positions will also be announced on January 14. State election in-charge Pradeep Verma stated that the party is adhering to its internal democratic processes, which include the verification of nomination papers and the period for withdrawing nominations. With these stages nearing completion, the organizational election process that began last year is now approaching its conclusion. Senior leaders at the state party office extended their congratulations and best wishes to Sahu.