BJP President is one of the most important person in the Bharatiya Janata Party, which is a powerful political party in India. The party President tasked with guiding the activities of the party isn’t a mere titular one, but holds a significant position in national decision-making, election strategies, state-level coordination, and is the face of RSS’s ideological alliance.
And so, with 2025 looming, political observers as well as the party cadre are pinning their hopes and glances: Who will head the BJP next?
How BJP Picks Its National President
This is not a straight election, the BJP has a tiered internal democratic method:
- State units elect delegates.
- Delegates elect the National President.
IN ANY change of guards in the BJP, the RSS influence also has been known to work from behind the scenes in guiding choices of the senior leadership.
The candidate, generally, is “picked by consensus” after back-room deliberations among members of the Parliamentary Board and the RSS and senior leaders like Amit Shah/PM Modi.
Criteria: The nominee must be a committed party member, with proven party organization or electoral success and acceptance in ˇstates.
Current BJP National President
J.P. Nadda is the national president of the BJP.
Nadda’s 2nd term officially ended in June 2024 and is currently serving in extend capacity until BJP makes next President announcement.
The BJP continues to remain mum on its next national president even as of July 2025, although there are extensive debates and discussion in the party circles and in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh around it.
The delays are assumed to be calculated on the part of the congress, enabling time for the ruling party to sail through the elections of some of the larger states and internal assessments.
Key probables remain Vinod Tawde, Sunil Bansal, B.L. Santhosh and Om Mathur — all RSS-background leadership with a firm grip over the organizational structure.
Who Will Run for BJP President in 2025?
Unioin Minister is an ace organizer.
Former general secretary of BJP.
Known for his proximity to the RSS and PM Modi.
Presently national general secretary (organization) of the BJP.
Strong RSS connect.
Seen as a disciplined leader with clean image.
Political strategist, credited with the rise of BJP in Uttar Pradesh.
Very likely, if the party seeks a youth-forward image.
Tamil Nadu BJP President.
Youthful and controversial, perceived as a rising star.
Hailing from Karnataka, CT Ravi comes with strong Hindutva background and organizational experience. A leader from the South could provide a counterweight to this regional representation.
The RSS Factor
There’s no question of a BJP President being appointed without the subtle nod of the RSS. BJP’s ideological parent leans towards someone who is ideologically in line with the organisation and is also a disciplined grassroots leader than just someone who performs well in the elections.
Recent feedback is that the RSS may want some one with a stronger Sangh background as the party looks at cadre discipline after the 20234 polls.
State-Specific Leadership Snapshots
Delhi BJP President
Virendra Sachdeva is the current person in the position. A cool and sound strategist, he was appreciated for his work in MCD elections. But as 2025 Delhi Assembly polls loom on the horizon, reshuffle is on the cards.
Bihar BJP President
And Samrat Choudhary is in charge of the Bihar unit. He is from OBC and by many he is seen as very essential part of social engineering of the state. As the elections are over in Bihar, one may also witness the realignment within the Bihar BJP post-2024 based on alliance strategy with JD(U) or LJP factions.
BJP Vice Presidents
Notable names include:
- Baijayant Jay Panda (formerly Member of Parliament and now Vice President)
- Rekha Verma
- Saudan Singh (Frequent references of old man in the organisation.)
These are leaders who have some influence but would rarely rise to be leading national presidential candidates unless they extend their public reach.
Personal Observation
As someone who is a political blogger and saw the Atal-Advani era arrested by their handicapping obsession, what I notice is the increasing percentage the presidency is starting to occupy in party’s overall game plan – it’s a strategy post now, not just a policy post. Obviously the head of the ruling party has always pulled the strings on the PM, but from alliance management to voter narrative, the BJP President is now more in the public eye and, therefore, answerable than in the past.
Table: Who is in the race for BJP National President 2025
| Candidate | Current Role | Key Strengths | RSS Affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhupender Yadav | Union Cabinet Minister | Organizational skills, Election strategy | Strong |
| Vinod Tawde | BJP National General Secretary | Youth outreach, Internal affairs | High |
| K. Laxman | OBC Morcha Head | OBC outreach, Telangana base | Strong |
| Sunil Bansal | Org. Leader (UP) | Booth management, Close to Amit Shah | Moderate |
| CT Ravi | Former Karnataka Minister | Hindutva ideology, Southern influence | Strong |
| K. Annamalai | Tamil Nadu BJP Leader | Youth icon, Aggressive leadership, Clean image | Moderate |
FAQs on BJP President 2025
Most Probably by End of 2025 after re-organization of organization after Lok Sabha electionsNodeId3.
A combination of elected delegates and approved by the BJP Parliamentary Board and informal approval of RSS leadership.
Yes. But, typically, they’re forced to resign from government positions to alleviate a conflict of interest.
Not always, though most have a history or ideological affinity with the RSS.
Unlikely, as per current reports. BJP may like a fresh face with a pro-long term 2029 vision.
Final Thoughts
The race to the BJP President’s post in 2025 is not just about names, it is strategy, ideology and future-readiness. It all depends on the two, Yadav’s experience and Annamalai’s youthful enthusiasm in the next president’s choices that will guide the BJP’s roadmap for the 2029 Lok Sabha polls and beyond.
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