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.No | Name | Tenure | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atal Bihari Vajpayee | 1980–1986 | Madhya Pradesh |
| 2 | L. K. Advani | 1986–1991 | Gujarat |
| 3 | Murli Manohar Joshi | 1991–1993 | Uttarakhand |
| 4 | L. K. Advani (2nd Term) | 1993–1998 | Gujarat |
| 5 | Kushabhau Thakre | 1998–2000 | Madhya Pradesh |
| 6 | Bangaru Laxman | 2000–2001 | Telangana |
| 7 | Jana Krishnamurthy (Acting) | 2001–2002 | Tamil Nadu |
| 8 | Venkaiah Naidu | 2002–2004 | Andhra Pradesh |
| 9 | L. K. Advani (3rd Term) | 2004–2005 | Gujarat |
| 10 | Rajnath Singh | 2005–2009 | Uttar Pradesh |
| 11 | Nitin Gadkari | 2009–2013 | Maharashtra |
| 12 | Rajnath Singh (2nd Term) | 2013–2014 | Uttar Pradesh |
| 13 | Amit Shah | 2014–2020 | Gujarat |
| 14 | J. P. Nadda | 2020–2026 | Himachal Pradesh |
| 15 | Nitin Nabin | 2026–Present | Bihar |
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
| Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| First BJP President | Atal Bihari Vajpayee |
| Longest-Serving President | L. K. Advani |
| Current President (2026) | Nitin Nabin |
| Total Presidents till 2026 | 15 |
| President’s Term | 3 Years |
| Maximum Consecutive Terms | 2 |
| BJP official website | https://www.bjp.org/ |