PATNA: In a surprising move, the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) parliamentary board appointed Bihar Minister Nitin Nabin as the national working president. Nitin will thus replace BJP chief JP Nadda. He is an MLA from Bankipur in Patna.

PM Modi’s response

“Shri Nitin Nabin Ji has distinguished himself as a hardworking Karyakarta. He is a young and industrious leader with rich organisational experience and has an impressive record as MLA as well as Minister in Bihar for multiple terms. He has diligently worked to fulfil people’s aspirations. He is known for his humble nature and grounded style of working. I am confident that his energy and dedication will strengthen our Party in the times to come. Congratulations to him on becoming the BJP National Working President.”

Nitin, son of BJP l

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