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New party chief calls for ideological commitment, urges strong electoral performance to protect Sanatan traditions.
New Delhi: In his first address after assuming charge, newly elected Nitin Nabin on Tuesday issued a clear call to India’s youth to participate in politics actively—but without the lure of power.
Emphasising that politics must be rooted in service and sacrifice, Nabin said disengagement from public life was not a solution. “Distance from politics is not the answer; active engagement is. But remember, politics is not about power lust—it is a mode of service. It is not a 100-metre sprint, it is a marathon that tests stamina, not speed,” he said.
Addressing BJP workers across the country, the new party chief urged them to give their best in achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat, assuring that dedication and hard work would be recognised. “The watchtower of the BJP is very strong. You keep working. Everyone is being watched and will be rewarded at the right time,” said Nabin, the youngest-ever president of the party.
Clear ideological line on Sanatan traditions
On the ideological front, Nabin made it clear that his politics would be firmly anchored in the preservation of Sanatan traditions. He said there should be no place in Indian politics for forces that question the existence of Ram Setu or attempt to obstruct age-old religious practices.
In a veiled attack on the Indian National Congress and the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu, Nabin referred to the controversy surrounding the centuries-old Karthigai Deepam festival at Thiruparankundram in Madurai. The festival involves the lighting of a ceremonial lamp (Deepam) on the Deepathoon, a stone pillar considered sacred by devotees.
“Indian politics cannot allow space for those who question Sanatan beliefs or undermine long-standing traditions,” he said, without naming the parties.
Focus on the upcoming elections and national security.
Referring to Opposition parties that, according to him, attack Sanatan traditions, the BJP president said the party must deliver emphatic electoral performances in the upcoming elections in West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Puducherry. Such victories, he said, were essential not only to preserve cultural and religious beliefs but also to ensure national security.
Echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s concerns, Nabin flagged infiltration and demographic change as significant challenges, particularly in states heading to the polls. “We have to defeat these anti-Sanatan forces,” he asserted.
Concluding his address, Nabin thanked the Prime Minister, former BJP presidents and party workers for their support, saying his rise to the top organisational post was a collective achievement rooted in the party’s discipline, ideology and grassroots strength.
