BJP Announces State Election Officials Ahead of National President Elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed election officials for state president elections in Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal, signaling preparations for a leadership transition. This move comes as the party gears up for the national president elections, with current president JP Nadda's term extended for a smooth transition. While appointments have been made in 14 states, key regions like Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat remain pending. The ongoing discussions about the national president's election highlight the party's strategy ahead of significant state elections this year and next. Stay tuned for updates on this evolving political landscape.
| Jun 27, 2025, 16:20 IST
BJP Prepares for Leadership Transition
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed election officials for state president elections in Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal as of Friday. This decision comes amid ongoing preparations for the party's national president elections, aimed at transitioning from JP Nadda's leadership. Nadda has held the top position since early 2020, and his term has been extended to ensure a smooth transition. According to the party's constitution, the election for the national president can only occur after the elections for half of the state presidents have been completed.
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Kiren Rijiju has been appointed as the state election officer for Maharashtra, while Harsh Malhotra will oversee Uttarakhand, and Ravi Shankar Prasad will handle West Bengal. So far, the party has appointed presidents in 14 of India's 36 states and union territories. Key states like Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana still await these crucial appointments. The topic of electing a national president has frequently made headlines, with various potential dates suggested, yet no concrete action has been taken.
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The issue of electing the national president remains a hot topic. Despite numerous reports about potential dates, no definitive outcome has emerged. Political observers suggest that the BJP is allowing itself ample time to announce a national leader before the significant state elections scheduled for this year and early next year. Typically, the term for the national president lasts three years, as per the party's constitution.