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Bharatiya Janata Party MP Aparajita Sarangi on Tuesday expressed optimism for Nitin Nabin's upcoming leadership, as he is set to assume charge as the party's National President later in the day.
Speaking to ANI, Sarangi said that Nabin has a long time ahead of him, which she believes will be utilised wisely. "Nitin Nabin is 45 years old. He has a long time ahead of him. We are all very positive. Good work will undoubtedly be done," she said. Earlier this morning, Nabin offered prayers at Jhandewalan Temple and later at Hanuman Mandir in Connaught Place. Meanwhile, several leaders and Chief Ministers from BJP-ruled states arrived at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the event around 11:30 am today, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also attending, as per the press release issued on January 16, K Laxman, National Returning Officer for 'Sangathan Parv'. BJP mentioned that the official announcement process regarding the National President will take place between 11:30 am and 1:30 PM. Nitin Nabin is currently serving as the party's working president. The BJP's National President Election process kicked off after 30 of 36 State Presidents were elected, exceeding the required 50 per cent threshold, as per the party's Constitution. The Election schedule was announced on January 16, along with the Electoral Roll. As scheduled, the nomination process took place on January 19, between 2 PM and 4 PM. A total of 37 sets of Nomination Papers were received in favour of Nitin Nabin for the post of National President, with proposals from top leaders including PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, and Rajnath Singh. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader K Laxman also announced that Nitin Nabin has been proposed for the post of BJP National President after 37 sets of Nomination Papers were received in his favour. (ANI)
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