Patna: Nitin Nabin’s appointment as the National Working President of the Bharatiya Janata Party marks a rare political journey shaped by circumstance, grassroots work, and steady organisational growth. The Bihar Minister of Road Construction and Urban Development and Housing said he was completely unaware of the decision until it was officially announced, describing the moment as unbelievable and far beyond anything he had ever imagined.
Speaking to journalists after the announcement, Nabin said he had never dreamt of holding such a key position in the party’s national hierarchy. “When I heard about it, I couldn’t believe it at first,” he said, adding that the responsibility came as a surprise even to senior party workers. Just an hour and a half before the appointment letter was issued, a felicitation ceremony for BJP workers was held, and no one present had any indication that a national-level announcement was imminent.
Calling the decision a reflection of the BJP’s internal culture, Nabin said the party is perhaps the only political organisation where an ordinary worker can rise to the position of National Working President. According to him, the appointment sends a clear message that sincere work at the grassroots level is recognised and rewarded with major responsibilities.
Focus on Organisation and Elections
Outlining his priorities, Nabin said the country is progressing rapidly under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the responsibility of the organisation and its workers is to strengthen and accelerate this momentum. He said his focus would be on reinforcing the BJP’s structure from the booth level to the national level to ensure electoral success in the coming years.
“I will make every effort to live up to the trust placed in me by the top leadership and the Parliamentary Board,” he said. With guidance from senior leaders, the party will continue working to strengthen its base across all states with the support of committed workers.
On the party’s strategy for the West Bengal elections, Nabin reiterated that the BJP follows the principle of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas”. He said the aim is inclusive and non-discriminatory development for all sections of society, a philosophy that has become the party’s core working style.
Nabin also acknowledged the guidance he has received from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP National President JP Nadda, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. He said organisational and electoral strategies would be framed under their leadership to meet the expectations of party workers and the general public.
An Accidental Entry into Politics
Reflecting on his personal journey, Nitin Nabin said politics was never part of his original plan. “I never wanted to enter politics,” he said, recalling how he used to write down thoughts in his slam book as a student. After his father’s death, a friend read out those entries, prompting him to reconsider his path and eventually enter public life.
Describing politics as a demanding and unpredictable field, Nabin said it requires the courage to struggle. “Good people should enter politics, only then will it improve. But politics is for those who have the spirit to struggle, because you never know what challenges it will bring,” he said.
In an earlier interview, he had described his political entry as accidental, admitting that he had no understanding of political systems when he began. Growing up, he saw his father constantly occupied with public work and only later realised the extent of responsibility that political life entails.
Family Support and Personal Sacrifices
After entering politics, Nabin said balancing family life and public responsibilities became a major challenge. He believes strong family support is crucial for survival in politics. “If your family structure is managed well, your personal and professional life becomes easier,” he said, crediting his wife for handling responsibilities at home.
He said life was relatively smooth when his mother was alive. After her passing, his wife took charge of the household, allowing him to focus fully on his public role. He described this support as one of the key reasons behind his sustained political success.
A Political Legacy Rooted in the JP Movement
Nitin Nabin was born on May 23, 1980, and received his education in Delhi. He is the only son of Naveen Kishore Sinha, a freedom fighter associated with the Jayaprakash Narayan movement, and Mala Sinha. He has two sisters, both married.
Naveen Kishore Sinha passed away on December 31, 2005, when Nitin Nabin was studying engineering. Following his father’s death, his mother decided that he would carry forward the family’s political legacy. As a result, Nabin dropped out of his studies to enter active politics at the age of 26.
In 2006, a by-election was held for the Patna West assembly seat, which had fallen vacant after his father’s death. Nitin Nabin won the election and has not lost a single contest since. In 2008, the constituency was renamed Bankipur, from where he went on to win four consecutive assembly elections in 2010, 2015, 2020 and 2025.
He was inducted into Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s cabinet for the first time in 2021. Now 45, Nitin Nabin currently serves as the Minister of Urban Development and the Public Works Department in the Bihar government, while taking on a significant new role at the national level of the BJP.
His appointment as National Working President marks not just a personal milestone, but also a signal of the BJP’s emphasis on organisational loyalty, grassroots experience and political continuity rooted in legacy and performance.
