BJP national president Nitin Nabin (File photo) NEW DELHI: At the receiving end of mocking remarks from Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and AAP’s Arvind Kejriwal, BJP president Nitin Nabin Monday drew public endorsement from PM Narendra Modi, who said his simplicity is a matter of pride for every BJP worker.Modi cited social media posts from a person who studied with Nabin in school and then college in Delhi and shared incidents of the period to underline his modesty and lack of airs despite being the son of an MLA from Bihar, to praise him.”This simplicity is a matter of pride for every BJP worker,” he said.PM’s intervention came days after Reddy made what BJP slammed as belittling remarks for its president. “Recently, a guy came here, Nabin or whatever, I don’t really know his name. But he comes here and says the next govt is theirs,” Reddy said at an event in Hyderabad.On a tour to Telangana, Nabin had claimed BJP will form the next govt in the state, drawing the jibe from Reddy.Kejriwal had posted a snide remark, reacting to Nabin’s attack on him and a few other opposition leaders for keeping quiet when their party colleagues allegedly insult Hindu gods. “Who are you,” the ex-Delhi CM had posted.The mocking comments from the opposition members were in an apparent reference to BJP president’s relative lack of national recognition before he was picked for the top organisational office by his party brass.Nabin was a five-term MLA from Bihar and a minister in the state govt before being elected to the national office.His school and college mate cited several examples, including that Nabin travelled by DTC bus to save money and chose to live in Mandawali in West Vinod Nagar as the monthly allowance sent to him by his father was not enough to rent flat in a society.Nabin entered politics after BJP fielded him to contest the assembly bypoll caused by the death of his father in 2006.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRam Mandir Trust Meeting: Champat Rai’s Resignation Accepted, Donated Items Put On DisplayPM Modi Praises BJP Chief Nitin Nabin After Kejriwal’s ‘Who Are You’ Remark | WatchBaruipur Rape Horror: Mamata Leads Protest, CM Suvendu Vows to Ensure Death PenaltyRam Mandir Trust Chief Demands Strict Action As Donation Probe Intensifies FurtherIran Terms India’s Attendance At Khamenei Funeral ‘Deeply Valued Gesture’, Sends Formal GratitudeWedding, Car, Cash Gifts: Ram Temple Donation ‘Theft’ Accused’s Rs 19 Lakh Spending TrailMajor Landslide Hits Mumbai-Pune’s ‘Missing Link’; Flooding And Diversions Trigger Long Traffic JamsCongress Vows Fierce Fight Against Bill To Remove Ministers After 30 Days In CustodyAAP MP Sanjay Singh Targets VHP Chief Over Ram Mandir Probe, Demands Wider InvestigationGymkhana Club Challenges Eviction Notice, Delhi High Court Issues Notice To Centre | Watch123Photostories5 amazing cheetah facts that most people don’t know5 viral money affirmations people are repeating to attract wealth and abundanceFrom the nightingale to the canary: 5 birds with the world’s most beautiful songs6 pet fish that can live for several years with proper care: Long-living aquarium fish perfect for beginners and experienced owners8 everyday habits that kids raised in the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s rarely needed reminders for and what today’s parents can learn from them10 weird fruit trees you won’t believe actually existKangana Ranaut’s blue Leheriya saree is the bold airport fashion statement of the seasonCopperhead vs Water snake: 6 easy ways to tell the difference quickly7 summer potato salads that are filling, nutritious and finger-licking deliciousJEE Advanced AIR 2 Kabir Chhillar shares 5 smart prediction tips that worked for him123Hot PicksRam temple donationITR filing FY 2025-26Khamenei funeralThomas TuchelMumbai school holidayKimi AntonelliBank holidayMumbai schools holidayMumbai-Pune expresswayTop TrendingOzempic ShaadiAgnipath Scheme ReviewNainital Sex RacketFIFA World Cup 2026Bengal rapeRam temple donationMumbai rainBank holiday todayKanpur Woman AssaultKCET mock seat allotment
NEW DELHI: At the receiving end of mocking remarks from Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and AAP’s Arvind Kejriwal, BJP president Nitin Nabin Monday drew public endorsement from PM Narendra Modi, who said his simplicity is a matter of pride for every BJP worker.Modi cited social media posts from a person who studied with Nabin in school and then college in Delhi and shared incidents of the period to underline his modesty and lack of airs despite being the son of an MLA from Bihar, to praise him.“This simplicity is a matter of pride for every BJP worker,” he said.PM’s intervention came days after Reddy made what BJP slammed as belittling remarks for its president. “Recently, a guy came here, Nabin or whatever, I don’t really know his name. But he comes here and says the next govt is theirs,” Reddy said at an event in Hyderabad.On a tour to Telangana, Nabin had claimed BJP will form the next govt in the state, drawing the jibe from Reddy.Kejriwal had posted a snide remark, reacting to Nabin’s attack on him and a few other opposition leaders for keeping quiet when their party colleagues allegedly insult Hindu gods. “Who are you,” the ex-Delhi CM had posted.The mocking comments from the opposition members were in an apparent reference to BJP president’s relative lack of national recognition before he was picked for the top organisational office by his party brass.Nabin was a five-term MLA from Bihar and a minister in the state govt before being elected to the national office.His school and college mate cited several examples, including that Nabin travelled by DTC bus to save money and chose to live in Mandawali in West Vinod Nagar as the monthly allowance sent to him by his father was not enough to rent flat in a society.Nabin entered politics after BJP fielded him to contest the assembly bypoll caused by the death of his father in 2006.
