3 Things The Catch Up: The rise of Nitin Nabin in BJP (20 Jan)
Jan 20, 2026
Nitin Nabin's surprising ascent in the BJP highlights a significant generational shift in the party, marking a new era of leadership. The context of this promotion reveals the broader changes initiated after a sweeping electoral victory. Meanwhile, troubling news arises from Noida, where a techie's death prompts investigations and administrative actions. Legal challenges continue for TISS students as anticipatory bail hearings unfold. Additionally, a Rajasthan court's ruling on compulsory retirement raises questions about accountability in public service.
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Familiar Face Across Party Ranks
- Colleagues recalled working with Nitin Nabin when he served as a junior member in their teams over the years.
- Others remembered him from the BJP youth wing and frequenting the party's old national office on Ashoka Road.
Generational Shift In BJP Leadership
- Nitin Nabin's rise signals a deliberate generational shift within the BJP under Narendra Modi.
- His long history in party youth wings and as a five-time MLA made him a familiar choice to senior leaders.
Noida Tragedy Spurs Administrative Action
- A deadly car crash in Noida exposed risks from stalled construction and broken boundary walls.
- Authorities removed the Noida Authority CEO and formed a SIT as scrutiny of safety and oversight intensified.