BJP Intensifies Discussions on New Party President Selection
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is in the midst of crucial discussions regarding the selection of a new president. Recent meetings involving top leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, have brought the topic to the forefront. The party aims to finalize the appointment by January, with expectations of announcing a new state president soon. Key figures are emerging as potential candidates for the national presidency, indicating significant changes ahead in the party's leadership structure. Stay tuned for updates on this evolving political landscape.
| Dec 4, 2025, 14:45 IST
BJP Leadership Meeting Sparks Speculation
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is actively deliberating on the appointment of a new president. Recently, a meeting took place at the Parliament House involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President J.P. Nadda, and General Secretary (Organization) B.L. Santosh, which has reignited discussions regarding the election of the new party leader. Reports indicate that this closed-door meeting lasted nearly an hour and focused on significant organizational and political matters.
According to sources, the agenda included the election process for the next BJP president, the selection of a new president for Uttar Pradesh, and the potential for a reshuffle in the central cabinet.
Upcoming Leadership Changes
It is anticipated that the BJP aims to appoint a new national president by January. Earlier this week, a coordination meeting between the BJP and the RSS was held at the residence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow. This three-hour meeting also addressed the topic of the new state president. The party is expected to announce the name of the new state president this week, followed by the election of the national president.
Current Leadership and Future Prospects
J.P. Nadda has been serving as the party president since 2020 and received an extension in 2023. According to the party's constitution, the election of the president is formalized, but tradition dictates that a consensus candidate is typically selected, who is then elected unopposed. Party insiders have suggested that the election process may accelerate after January 14. Key figures such as Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan, Bhupendra Yadav, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya are considered frontrunners for the position.