Modi"s BJP picks youngest-ever president in 2026 to woo youth

India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has elected its youngest-ever president, signaling a generational shift under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The appointment targets first-time and urban youth voters ahead of crucial elections, with promises of jobs, skills and digital outreach. Strategists expect social media campaigns, campus engagement and regional balancing as the BJP refreshes organisation and messaging to widen its base.