Did Nitin Nabin Make a Grand Entrance in Patna for His Two-Day Visit?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Nitin Nabin's visit to Patna is a strategic move for the BJP.
- A grand welcome indicates strong party unity.
- He is set to host a significant cultural feast for Makar Sankranti.
- Nabin will formally assume the presidency of the BJP soon.
- His leadership is poised to influence the party's direction in Bihar.
Patna, Jan 15 (NationPress) The BJP's National Working President, Nitin Nabin, made a notable entrance in Patna on Thursday as part of his two-day visit, receiving a warm reception at the Patna airport. Numerous senior leaders from the BJP were present to welcome him.
Among those present were Union Minister Nityanand Rai, Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, Industry Minister Dilip Jaiswal, along with various ministers from the Nitish Kumar cabinet.
The turnout of high-ranking leaders signaled a strong compliance with directives from the BJP's high command. During Nabin's last visit to Patna, many senior leaders were absent at the airport to greet him.
The BJP leadership had clearly instructed that Nitin Nabin should be formally welcomed by senior officials during his visits to Bihar or any other state.
Thursday's scene at the airport underscores a commitment to those directives.
Union Minister Nityanand Rai remarked that BJP workers are exhibiting significant enthusiasm and dedication to their responsibilities, viewing this as a positive indicator of the party’s organizational strength.
This two-day visit is politically significant as Nitin Nabin is set to host a Makar Sankranti Dahi-Chura feast in Patna on Friday. He is also scheduled to formally take charge as the National President of the BJP on January 20, with his nomination filing on January 19. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is anticipated to be present as the proposer during this nomination process.
Nitin Nabin, a five-time MLA representing Bihar's Bakipur Assembly constituency, was appointed as the working president of the BJP on December 14. His official assumption of the party's presidency was delayed due to the kharmas (an inauspicious period), which concluded on January 14.