JP Nadda Elected Unopposed As The National President Of Bharatiya Janata Party

Nadda has replaced Amit Shah who is currently serving as Union Home Minister in the Narendra Modi Cabinet.

New Delhi: Union Home Minister and outgoing BJP President Amit Shah claps as Organisation Poll process incharge Radha Mohan Singh (2nd R) hands over the victory certificate to party leader J P Nadda (2nd R) after he was elected as the next national President of the party, in New Delhi, Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma)

New Delhi: Jagat Prakash Nadda was elected unopposed as the BJP national president on Monday after he emerged as the only leader in the fray following the nomination process in which his candidature was endorsed by top party leaders. Senior BJP leader Radha Mohan Singh, who was the in-charge of the organisational election process, made the announcement at the party headquarters in the presence of several leaders including outgoing president Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and Nitin Gadkari. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also arrived at the BJP headquarters to attend the felicitation ceremony of Nadda. He is also scheduled to address the leaders and party-workers present at the event. Nadda will serve as the party chief for three years. Also Read | J P Nadda: A Low-Profile Leader Who Rose From The Ranks Nadda has replaced Amit Shah who is currently serving as Union Home Minister in the Narendra Modi Cabinet. Shah and other senior leaders congratulated the Himachal Pradesh leader, who had been serving as the party's working president. Speaking at the felicitation ceremony, former party chief Amit Shah enlisted the achievements of the party and credited the success to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Modi congratulated Nadda on his election as BJP chief. "Be it as a young Party Karyakarta, MLA, Minister in Himachal Pradesh or Organisational duties at the Centre, MP and Union Minister, JPNadda Ji has added value to any responsibility he has held," he tweeted.

Congratulations to Shri @JPNadda Ji on being elected @BJP4India President. Wishing him the very best for his tenure. Nadda Ji is a dedicated and disciplined Karyakarta who has worked for years to strengthen the party at the grassroots. His affable nature is also known to all.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 20, 2020

Be it as a young Party Karyakarta, MLA, Minister in Himachal Pradesh or Organisational duties at the Centre, MP and Union Minister, @JPNadda Ji has added value to any responsibility he has held. Am sure @BJP4India will scale newer heights during his Presidency.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 20, 2020

I do not think words can do justice to the rich contribution of @AmitShah Ji as @BJP4India President. During his Presidency, BJP got opportunities to serve in several parts of India. We also got our highest ever tally in a Parliamentary election. He is an outstanding Karyakarta.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 20, 2020

Watch | JP Nadda elected new BJP president, unopposed A former Himachal Pradesh minister, Nadda has organisational experience and became party's working president in June 2019 after the ruling party swept the Lok Sabha elections.