Overview
- Nabin formally assumed office at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi in the presence of JP Nadda and Amit Shah after his appointment took effect on Sunday.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly congratulated him, praising his organisational record and expressing confidence in his leadership.
- The BJP Parliamentary Board approved the move, with the order issued by national general secretary Arun Singh.
- Party leaders said he is expected to be named full-time president after January 14, a timeline framed as contingent on internal scheduling and traditions.
- A five-term MLA and Bihar PWD minister, Nabin has held key organisational roles including Chhattisgarh in-charge, and reports note it is yet to be clarified whether he will retain his state portfolios.