Jagat Prakash Nadda

Jagat Prakash Nadda, also known as J.P. Nadda is an Indian politician. He has been serving as the National President of the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) since June 2020. He is a Union Minister of Health & Family and of Chemicals & Fertilizers.

Additionally, he is a member of parliament, representing Himachal Pradesh, and is the Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament.

Furthermore, he is a Parliamentary Board Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Earlier, he was a Minister in the Himachal Pradesh Government.

By Rashmi | Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 12:20:17 PM [IST]

Jagat Prakash Nadda Biography

Jagat‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Prakash Nadda was raised in Patna, Bihar, by his parents, Dr. Narain Lall Nadda and Krishna Nadda. After finishing his education at St. Xavier's School in Patna, he went on to get a B.A. from Patna College and an LL.B. from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla. He was engaged in student politics at his college and joined the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP).

During the Emergency, Nadda was actively involved in the movement led by Jayaprakash Narayan called Sampoorna Kranti. In 1977, he was elected Secretary of Patna University Students’ Union. His early involvement in political activities paved the way for a long career in administration and party organization.

For multiple times, Nadda was a member of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (MLA) after which he resigned formally politics in India recently (1993–98, 1998–2003, 2007–2012 era). Among the many state cabinet posts that he filled with deft skill are Health & Family Welfare, Parliamentary Affairs, Forest & Environment, Science & Technology, and the like. His governance in Himachal Pradesh made people recognize him not only in the state but also at the national level.

At the national level, Nadda was converted to a Rajya Sabha MP, and after that, he became the Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare (2014–2019). With his excellent organizing skills, he was made the BJP National President in January 2020 after chairman post was held by him for some time. BJP, under his direction, has become a party that is solid in structure and well-prepared in terms of strategies all over the ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌country.

Jagat Prakash Nadda Personal Life

Full Name	Jagat Prakash Nadda
Date of Birth	02 Jan 1961 (Age 65)
Place of Birth	Patna
Party Name	Bharatiya Janta Party
Education	Graduate
Profession	Politician
Father's Name	Narain Lall Nadda
Mother's Name	Shrimati Krishna Nadda
Spouse's Name	Mallika Nadda
Spouse's Profession	Professor at HP University
Children	2 Son(s)
Religion	Hindu
Caste	Brahmin
Website	https://jagatprakashnadda.in/

Jagat Prakash Nadda Net Worth

Net Worth

₹3.21 CRORE

ASSETS

₹3.5 CRORE

Liabilities

₹28.88 LAKHS

Education Qualification of Jagat Prakash Nadda

Jagat Prakash Nadda was educated at St. Xaviers School, Patna. Thereafter, he did his B.A. in Political Science (Honours) from Patna College, Patna University in 2980 and LL.B. from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla in 1985.

Interesting Facts about Jagat Prakash Nadda

Jagat Prakash Nadda's mother-in-law is a former Lok Sabha Member of Parliament, Jayshree Banerjee.

He has been detained for 45 days for leading a campaign for up-grading schools.

On May 08, Karnataka Police Summons him for allegedly intimidating members of the SC and ST community not to vote for a particular candidate.

Political Timeline of Jagat Prakash Nadda

2024 : He was re-elected to the Rajya Sabha on the BJP ticket to represent Himachal Pradesh. Also, he is a Leader of the House in the upper house of the Indian parliament. Furthermore, he was appointed as a Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare; and Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers in the Modi 3.0 cabinet.
2020 : He was elected the National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
2019 : He was elected the National Working President of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Defence.
2018 : Re-elected to Rajya Sabha
2014 : Secretary, B.J.P. Parliamentary Board and Central Election Committee Member, Business Advisory Committee Member, Select Committee on the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2008 Chairperson, Committee on Human Resource Development He took command of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
2013 : Member, Committee of Privileges.
2012 : He was elected as a Rajya Sabha member for the first time. Member, Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture Member, Court of the University of Delhi Member, Committee on Health and Family Welfare
2010 : He was made the National General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
2008 : Cabinet Minister, Forest, Environment, Science and Technology and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Himachal Pradesh.
2007 : Member, Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
1998 : Member, Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (re-elected, second-term). Cabinet Minister, Health and Family Welfare and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Himachal Pradesh.
1994 : Leader, Bharatiya Janata Party Group, Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly.
1993 : Elected as MLA in Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly for the first time and was elected Leader of Opposition.

Jagat Prakash Nadda Early Life

1991: President of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha.
1989: Elected ABVP's National Secretary.
1987: He has organised, Rashtriya Sangarsh Morcha against corruption.
1977: Elected as the Secretary of the Patna University Students' Union.

Jagat Prakash Nadda Achievements

J P Nadda is presently serving as a minister who has established forest police stations in the state to curb forest crimes. Moreover, he has been credited for developing several tree plantation drives in Shimla.
Jagat Prakash Nadda represented Bihar State in the All India Junior Swimming Championship held in Delhi when he was a child.
He has won various debating competitions in Hindi and English.

Election Results of Jagat Prakash Nadda

Year	Election	Type	Constituency	Result
2007	Himachal Pradesh Assembly election	MLA	Bilaspur	Won
2003	Himachal Pradesh Assembly election	MLA	Bilaspur	Lost
1998	Himachal Pradesh Assembly election	MLA	Bilaspur	Won
1993	Himachal Pradesh Assembly election	MLA	Bilaspur	Won

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs on Jagat Prakash Nadda)

J P Nadda represents which state in the Rajya Sabha?
J P Nadda represents Gujarat in the Rajya Sabha.
Weather J P Nadda is the member of Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha?
J P Nadda is a member of Rajya Sabha from Gujarat.
What is J P Nadda's age?
J P Nadda is 61-year-old (As of 2022).
What is J P Nadda's height?
J P Nadda's height is approx. 5'5".
What is J P Nadda's net worth?
J P Nadda has net worth of ₹3.21 CRORE.
What is J P Nadda's qualification?
J P Nadda completed B.A. degree from Patna College and LL.B. from Faculty of Law, Himachal Pradesh University.
Does J P Nadda have any criminal case?
No, J P Nadda does not have any criminal case.
Does J P Nadda have children?
Yes, J P Nadda has children two sons.
Who is J P Nadda's wife?
J P Nadda's wife is Mallika Nadda.
What is J P Nadda's caste?
J P Nadda belongs to Hindu, Brahmin family.
Who is the BJP National President?
Jagat Prakash Nadda is the current BJP National President since 2020.
Is Jagat Prakash Nadda and J P Nadda the same person?
Yes, Jagat Prakash Nadda is widely known as J P Nadda.
What is the full name of J P Nadda?
J P Nadda's full name is Jagat Prakash Nadda.
Who is J P Nadda?
J P Nadda is the president of the Bharatiya Janata Party since 2020.

Jagat Prakash Nadda Latest News & Updates

JP Nadda: Narendra Modi changed India's look globally

President of BJP, JP Nadda has recently praised the prime minister by saying under Modi government India does not shy away to take stand on complex situation.
In his book titled, "Modi: Shaping a global order in flux" also explained now Indian foreign policy is strong-willed, moreover, PM dared to visit Israel and Palestine.
J P Nadda spots in Karnataka ahead of its elections

J P Nadda, the BJP National President, reached at Kalaburagi city situated in the state Karnataka.
Whereas the Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai already updated that the candidates will be decided soon ahead of its assembly elections.
The CM also declared that Nadda is scheduled to launch the booth-level Vijay Sankalp Yatra at Tumkur during his stay in Karnataka.
J P Nadda claims that Tamil Nadu is not in safe hands

J P Nadda, the President of Bharatiya Janata Party, recently claimed that Tamil Nadu is not in safe hands. As the state is under the DMK party currently, which is not conderned about them at all. Nadda also said that our nation is in safe hands, therefore, it is better for the state to give an opportunity to BJP.
JP Nadda on a two-day visit to Bhubaneswar

BJP National President JP Nadda recently arrived for a two-day meet at Bhubaneswar.
After reaching at Biju Patnaik International Airport, Nadda received a warming welcome by Dharmendra Pradhan, Baijayant Jay Panda, and many other dignitaries.
However, the program is mainly focused on the 2024 general and Odisha Assembly elections, where the BJP President is going to address approx. 20,000 booth-level party workers.
J P Nadda conducts a meeting with BJP's Tamil Nadu SC, OBC morcha

J P Nadda recently conducted a meeting with Schedule Caste and Other Backward class morcha of Tamil Nadu's Shivaganga.
Where the BJP President's mission was to enhance the vote amount in the southern states ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha election.
Post meeting, Mr. Nadda has a plan to meet with the Tamil Nadu voters, especially those are considered as influencers like doctors, teachers, entrepreneur and many others.

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