The BJP, which has been in power at the Centre for the last 6 years, will get a new party president today. BJP working president JP Nadda is certain to be elected unopposed. He will formally take over the reins from national president Amit Shah today. The BJP is expected to host a grand function at the central headquarters, which will be attended by top leaders, across the states and in government.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah are expected to deliver a speech as well as formally congratulating Mr Nadda on his elevation.
Sources say Mr Nadda's name will be proposed by the party's ex-chiefs and parliamentary board members, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and Nitin Gadkari. The proposal will be seconded by other members of the BJP National Council.
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The BJP is expected to host a grand function at the central headquarters, which will be attended by all functionaries of the party. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah are expected to deliver a speech as well as formally congratulating Mr Nadda on his elevation.