"Repose complete faith in collective wisdom of Karyakartas," says Assam CM Sarma as BJP set to elect new party chief

Guwahati (Assam) [India], January 19 (ANI): As Bharatiya Janata Party is set to elect its national president, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Monday, said that he has complete faith in the "collective wisdom" of the state BJP members who will be taking part in the election.
Sarma, who is headed to Davos for the World Economic Forum summit, said that he will look forward to congratulating the new BJP chief upon his return to the country.
"Today marks a significant moment for our party as fellow karyakartas elect a new Rashtriya Adhyaksh. Senior leaders of @BJP4Assam and members of the National Council from Assam are in Delhi, participating in this important and vibrant democratic process. I am presently in Davos for #WEF2026; however, I repose complete faith in the collective wisdom of our karyakartas. On my return, I look forward to congratulating our newly elected National President," CM Sarma wrote on X.
The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) is all set to elect its new National President today, with the nomination process underway at the party headquarters in Delhi.
The (Sangathan parv) event is expected to witness a grand show of strength, with chief ministers from BJP-ruled states, state unit heads, and senior leaders converging in the capital.
The nomination process is scheduled to take place between 2 pm and 4 pm, followed by the scrutiny of nomination papers from 4 pm to 5 pm. Candidates will have the option to withdraw their nominations between 5 pm and 6 pm, and the national election officer will issue a press statement at 6:30 pm.
Nitin Nabin, BJP's National Working President, is all set to file his nomination for the top post today. With the backing of top leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, Nitin Nabin is expected to be elected unopposed as the party's 12th national president, making him the youngest to hold the position. (ANI)