The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) may soon get the first female national president. The party is looking for a new leadership after JP Nadda’s term is over. According to sources, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, former BJP president D. Purandeshwari of Andhra Pradesh and Vinathi Srinivasan, leader of Tamil Nadu are at the forefront of this race. This news appeared in Hindustan Times on 4 July 2025.
Nirmala Sitharaman has been the Finance Minister since 2019 and has been the first Defense Minister. Their roots of Tamil Nadu can strengthen BJP in South India. She is one of the most influential women of the party. D. Purandeshwari is the former president of BJP in Andhra Pradesh and is considered a multilingual and experienced leader. Vanathi Srinivasan has been associated with ABVP and his organizational ability is praised.
However, some sources say that Uttar Pradesh’s OBC leader Keshav Prasad Maurya is also a strong contender for the post. The RSS has supported the appointment of the female president, which is being linked with a 33% women’s reservation bill. This step shows BJP’s commitment to women empowerment.
X is discussed that Nirmala has no organizational experience, while Purundeshwari is from former Congress leader and dynastic background. Vanathi is known for his ability to handle allies. Some believe that BJP may avoid experimenting in the top position.
This decision of BJP will be important for the 2027 assembly elections and the expansion of the party in South India. The new president can be selected in July. This step can give a new direction to the BJP and will help all the coalition partners unite.
