BJP To Formally Elect National President, Chief Ministers Of All BJP-Ruled States Called To Delhi

New Delhi: All chief ministers and deputy chief ministers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled states have been called to the national capital next week, from January 19 to January 22, for the process to formally elect the BJP's national president. 

According to sources, the election process for the BJP's National President is expected to be completed between January 18 and January 20. The appointment of Nitin Nabin as the new BJP national president is likely to be announced by January 20. The organisational election process has been completed in more than half of the BJP-ruled states, with 29 out of 37 states finalising their internal elections.

State Presidents from these states will submit one set of nomination papers supporting Nitin Nabin's candidature for the post of national president. Another set of nomination papers will be filed by members of the BJP's National Council. The nomination papers backing Nitin Nabin will also carry the signatures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, sources added.

Since Nitin Nabin is the only candidate expected to file nomination papers, his election as national president will be officially announced soon after the scrutiny of nominations by BJP Chief Election Officer K Laxman. All Chief Ministers and State Presidents of BJP-ruled states have been instructed to remain present in Delhi on the occasion. 

(With agency inputs)

This is a developing story. Further details are awaited.