Bihar’s Nitin Nabin Appointed BJP National Working President

• 17 Dec 2025

Why in News? 

Bihar minister Nitin Nabin has been appointed as the National Working President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). 

Key Points 

• In a significant political development on December 14, 2025, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appointed Bihar Cabinet Minister Nitin Nabin as its National Working President.

About Nitin Nabin 

• Born: May 23, 1980, in Ranchi (then Bihar, now Jharkhand). 
• Constituency: He is a five-time consecutive MLA from the Bankipur Assembly constituency in Patna, holding the seat since 2006. 
• Political Lineage: He entered politics after the demise of his father, Nabin Kishore Prasad Sinha, a veteran BJP leader and former MLA. 

Portfolios Held in Bihar Government 

• During his tenure in the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government, he has held critical portfolios: 
  • Road Construction Department (RCD): (2021–2022, 2025) 
  • Urban Development & Housing Department (UDHD): (2024–2025) 
  • Department of Law: (Additional Charge, 2024–2025) 

Key Initiatives & Administrative Reforms 

• His tenure is noted for integrating technology into governance and pushing for structural reforms in Bihar's infrastructure sectors. 
• Urban Development Initiatives 
  • Satellite Township Scheme: Launched a plan to develop 11 new cities to decongest major urban centers. This includes upgrading 9 divisional headquarters (like Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur) and developing towns like Sonepur and Sitamarhi. 
  • Land Pooling Policy (2025): Instrumental in implementing the Bihar Town Planning Scheme Rules 2025. This policy allows landowners to become partners in development projects rather than losing land to forceful acquisition, solving a major hurdle in urban expansion. 
  • GIS Mapping: Mandated GIS-based mapping of Patna’s drainage, sewerage, and water supply networks to ensure scientific management of civic amenities. 
• Road Construction Reforms 
  • "Path Sandharan" App: Introduced a mobile application for real-time monitoring of road conditions. It allows officials and the public to report potholes, ensuring accountability from contractors. 
  • OPRMC Policy: Implemented Output and Performance-Based Road Maintenance Contracts. Under this, contractors are responsible for maintaining the roads they build for 7 years, shifting the focus from mere construction to long-term quality. 
    Bridge Health Monitoring: In response to bridge collapses, he established a dedicated Bridge Maintenance Wing and ordered regular health audits of all major bridges in the state.