BJP Rashtriya Adhyaksh List – Complete List of BJP National Presidents (1980–2026)

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BJP Rashtriya Adhyaksh list shows the leadership journey of India’s biggest political party.BJP Rashtriya Adhyaksh (National President) plays a key role in shaping the party’s ideology, election strategy, and organisational strength.

Since its formation in 1980, the BJP has seen several strong leaders as its national presidents. From Atal Bihari Vajpayee to Amit Shah and J. P. Nadda, each president has left a lasting impact on the party’s journey.

BJP Rashtriya Adhyaksh List (1980–2026)

S.NoNameTenureState
1Atal Bihari Vajpayee1980–1986Madhya Pradesh
2L. K. Advani1986–1991Gujarat
3Murli Manohar Joshi1991–1993Uttarakhand
4L. K. Advani (2nd Term)1993–1998Gujarat
5Kushabhau Thakre1998–2000Madhya Pradesh
6Bangaru Laxman2000–2001Telangana
7Jana Krishnamurthy (Acting)2001–2002Tamil Nadu
8Venkaiah Naidu2002–2004Andhra Pradesh
9L. K. Advani (3rd Term)2004–2005Gujarat
10Rajnath Singh2005–2009Uttar Pradesh
11Nitin Gadkari2009–2013Maharashtra
12Rajnath Singh (2nd Term)2013–2014Uttar Pradesh
13Amit Shah2014–2020Gujarat
14J. P. Nadda2020–2026Himachal Pradesh
15Nitin Nabin2026–PresentBihar

Role of BJP National President

BJP National President is the chief executive of the party.
Some of the key responsibilities include:

  • Presiding over meetings of the BJP National Executive
  • Appointing heads of party wings like BJP Yuva Morcha and Kisan Morcha
  • Leading election campaigns and organisational strategy
  • Coordinating between the party and state units

To become the BJP president, a candidate must be a party member for at least 15 years.

Highlights of BJP Presidents

HighlightDetails
First BJP PresidentAtal Bihari Vajpayee
Longest-Serving PresidentL. K. Advani
Current President (2026)Nitin Nabin
Total Presidents till 202615
President’s Term3 Years
Maximum Consecutive Terms2
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