Bharatiya Janata Party’s newly elected national president Nitin Nabin addressed party workers for the first time after assuming charge, opening his maiden speech with resounding chants of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and the party slogan. The address marked his formal entry into the role and set the tone for his leadership, blending gratitude, personal reflection, and a sharp political message.
Describing himself as an “ordinary worker,” Nabin said he was deeply humbled by the responsibility entrusted to him by the organisation. “First and foremost, I express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you. You have given an ordinary worker like me the opportunity to reach this highest position in the party, and I bow before you all for this,” he said, acknowledging the support of party cadres across the country.
The new BJP chief reserved special praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, crediting him with inspiring millions of party workers nationwide. “I express my heartfelt gratitude to honourable Prime Minister Modi ji because we, as ordinary workers, have always observed from afar how you are continuously working for the service of the nation,” Nabin said, underlining Modi’s influence on the party’s grassroots.
Sharing a personal anecdote, Nabin recalled his first close interaction with PM Modi during the Sadbhavana Mission programme in Anand, Gujarat, when he was serving as the BJP’s National General Secretary. He spoke of Modi’s attentiveness during the programme and the emotion with which he later explained the public response. “That day, I understood that a person becomes great when they connect themselves with the emotions of the people,” Nabin said, reflecting on what he described as a formative experience.
Nabin also used his inaugural address to launch a strong attack on opposition parties, accusing them of repeatedly obstructing India’s cultural and religious traditions. Referring to recent developments in Tamil Nadu, he alleged attempts to stop the Karthigai Deepam festival on a hill in the state and claimed that such incidents were part of a broader pattern. He also pointed to the recent move to initiate impeachment proceedings against a judge, describing it as another example of political obstruction.
The BJP president said opposition leaders become “uncomfortable” whenever symbols of India’s cultural legacy—such as Somnath or Ram Setu—are mentioned. “Those who deny the existence of Ram Setu and oppose the Karthigai Deepam festival should have no place in Indian politics,” he asserted, calling for a firm response to what he termed efforts to block long-standing traditions.
Turning to the electoral roadmap ahead, Nabin spoke about the upcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry. He referred to debates around population dynamics and changing demography in these states, describing them as a challenge for the party. However, he expressed confidence in the BJP’s organisational strength. “We are fully confident that BJP workers, through their hard work and determination, will ensure the party’s success in all five states,” he said.
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