BJP Likely to Elect New National President by April-End as State-Level Appointments Near Completion

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is moving swiftly toward appointing a new national president, with top party leaders intensifying efforts to finalise state-level leadership—a key constitutional requirement before the central election can take place. Sources within the party suggest that the new national president could be elected by the end of April or in the early days of May, depending on the pace at which remaining state units are resolved.

According to the BJP’s constitution, the national presidential election can only be conducted after internal elections are held in at least 19 states. So far, 14 state presidents have been appointed, leaving five key states still pending. These include Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, and Odisha—regions that carry significant political weight within the party’s national structure.

On Tuesday, senior BJP leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah and current party president JP Nadda, held a crucial meeting to finalise the appointments in these remaining states. Sources say that discussions were “intense and conclusive,” with decisions likely to be announced in the coming days.

Once the required number of state presidents is confirmed, the party’s national election officer is expected to hold a press conference to officially announce the schedule and process for electing the new national president. Unlike some political parties that allow leadership changes via nomination or internal consensus, the BJP constitution mandates a formal election process following state-level organisational polls.

Insiders note that while the transition appears procedural, it signals a larger leadership realignment ahead of the 2024 general elections and the 2025 organisational cycle. The upcoming change in national leadership could also influence future electoral strategies, internal positioning, and alliances.

The leadership deliberations come at a time of heightened political activity within the party. In a separate but unrelated development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Jammu was postponed due to adverse weather conditions. Additionally, a recent meeting between the Prime Minister and President Droupadi Murmu was described by officials as part of routine post-visit protocol following Modi’s return from a foreign tour.

Party sources also pointed out that a Union Cabinet meeting held earlier this week was unscheduled, adding to the sense of internal churn and speculation over possible strategic shifts in the coming months.

With the internal groundwork nearing completion and momentum building, the BJP appears poised to announce its new national president within weeks—a decision that could shape the party’s direction as it prepares for upcoming state and national elections.

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