BJP reshuffles national office bearers, replacing Amit Malviya with Deepak Mhaskey

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Chhattisgarh-based leader Deepak Mhaskey as its new National Social Media Convenor as part of the organisational team announced under party president Nitin Nabin. The appointment comes at a time when the BJP is preparing for a crucial electoral cycle, with several states, including Uttar Pradesh, set to go to the polls in 2027.Mhaskey’s elevation also marks a significant change in the party’s digital organisation, with the BJP bringing in a leader with experience in technology, electoral data and grassroots outreach.Deepak Mhaskey replaces Amit MalviyaAs part of the organisational revamp announced on Monday, the BJP has replaced Amit Malviya as the head of its IT cell, ending his several-year tenure in the influential position.Congratulations to all the newly appointed office bearers of the BJP. Their appointments come at a crucial juncture as the party prepares to scale newer heights and take its message and organisation to every corner of the country.I wish to particularly congratulate Shri Deepak…— Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) August 17, 2026 Malviya had played a prominent role in expanding the BJP’s digital footprint, with the party’s IT and social media machinery becoming an increasingly important part of its election campaigns and political communication.Who is Deepak Mhaskey?Mhaskey, a senior BJP leader from Raipur, brings a combination of organisational experience, electoral data expertise, technology exposure and grassroots engagement to the new role. He is also a Permanent Invited Member of the Chhattisgarh BJP.Deepak Mhaskey’s academic and professional backgroundMhaskey holds an M.Sc. in Chemistry, along with a diploma in Cement Technology and a certification in computer programming. Before entering deeper into organisational and political work, he began his professional career as a college professor of chemistry.BJP Reshuffle: Amit Malviya Dropped As IT Cell Chief, Nitin Nabin Unveils New TeamBJP chief Nitin Nibin announces names of new office bearers. Vasundhara Raje Scindia, Tirath Singh Rawat, Ram Madhav, Baijyant Jay Panda, D Purandeshwari, Rekha Verma, Varshaben Narendrabhai Doshi, Bharti Pravin Pawar, Manpreet Singh Badal, Lal Singh Arya, M. Nagaraja, Tariq… pic.twitter.com/dnPE95CDVY— ANI (@ANI) August 17, 2026 His experience, however, extends well beyond academics. Mhaskey has spent more than 35 years working in horticulture, organic farming and other agriculture-related activities, giving him substantial exposure to rural communities and grassroots issues.Within the BJP, he is particularly known for his work involving electoral data, data collection and analysis, and information related to beneficiaries of government welfare schemes. His understanding of data-driven election management is expected to be relevant to his new responsibility overseeing the party’s national social media organisation.BJP IT and organisational experienceMhaskey has previously served as the in-charge of the BJP’s Chhattisgarh State IT Cell and has also worked as a state spokesperson. His experience with the party’s digital and communication machinery provides a direct link to his appointment as National Social Media Convenor.BJP Organisational Overhaul: Smriti Irani Appointed National General Secretary, Vasundhara Raje Retained As Vice President He has also held positions outside the party organisation. Since 2025, Mhaskey has been serving as Chairman of the Chhattisgarh Medical Services Corporation Ltd (CGMSC) with the rank of a Minister of State.His institutional experience also includes serving as an Independent Director on the board of Engineers India Ltd.At the grassroots level, Mhaskey has been associated with several public outreach initiatives, including Beti Bachao Beti Padhao programmes, health camps, rural libraries and campaigns promoting digital payments.

The BJP has handed charge of its national IT cell to Chhattisgarh’s Deepak Mhaskey, ending Amit Malviya’s run of more than 10 years at the head of the party’s digital operations – a decade in which he was the BJP’s loudest voice online and, by some distance, its most fact-checked.Malviya is still co-incharge of West Bengal, a state the party swept in the recent assembly elections. Mhaskey, on the other hand, was part of the party’s social media team. Before entering electoral data analysis, he taught chemistry and worked across agriculture and horticulture. He has also sat on the board of a public-sector undertaking and occupied a senior post in the Chhattisgarh administration.Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to all the newly appointed office bearers of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s National Team.With a blend of experience and energy, this team will give new momentum to the organisation under the guidance of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri… pic.twitter.com/JaNKozwo4H— Nitin Nabin (@NitinNabin) August 17, 2026 The BJP has simultaneously rebuilt its social media unit, naming four coordinators drawn from four states: Preeti Gandhi (Maharashtra), Shivanand Dwivedi (Delhi), Alok Bhatt (Uttarakhand) and Arun Yadav (Haryana). Anil Baluni stays on as media convenor. Taken together, the appointments signal an attempt to tighten and expand the party’s online machinery nationally under party president Nitin Nabin.The list includes former Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje Scindia, Ram Madhav, Baijayant Jay Panda, D Purandeshwari, Rekha Verma, Bharti Pawar and Manpreet Singh Badal among 13 new vice-presidents.In the list of eight general secretaries, Vinod Tawde and Sunil Bansal are the only holdovers. Smriti Irani returns to the team alongside former Tripura chief minister Biplab Kumar Deb, with Satish Poonia, Gajendra Patel, Harish Dwivedi and Sanjay Bhatia completing the group. B L Santhosh remains national general secretary (organisation), assisted by Shivprakash and Saudan Singh as joint general secretaries (organisation).The party has announced several new secretaries, including Kavita Patidar, K Surendran, Sandeep Pathak and Manoj Tigga, spread across states.A BJP insider said many in the party are happy with this decision. “Because of him (Malviya), many influencers who were sharing our content have distanced themselves from the BJP. Many influencers share our content because of ideology, not just money. Within the party, he had become a power centre.” Your support keeps news free. Get a 6-month subscription at Rs 1947. Or gift it to your friends or relatives.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the newly appointed national office bearers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), saying the new team brings together organisational experience, energy and grassroots connect.Congratulations to the newly appointed National Office Bearers of the BJP and those who have been given various responsibilities in the Party. This newly appointed team brings together organisational experience, energy and grassroots connect. I am confident they will give their…— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 17, 2026 In a post on X, Modi extended his best wishes to the leaders who have been assigned key organisational responsibilities and expressed confidence that they would contribute to strengthening the party and advancing its focus on public service.Sambit Patra to be BJP's North-East Coordinator Tarun Chugh to be Central Office In-charge pic.twitter.com/Ui4eN4oBqg— ANI (@ANI) August 17, 2026 The Prime Minister’s message came shortly after BJP national president Nitin Nabin announced a major reshuffle of the party’s organisational structure, bringing several prominent leaders into key positions.Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje has been appointed a national vice president, while former Union Minister Smriti Irani has been named a national general secretary with responsibilities in Uttar Pradesh, which is scheduled to hold Assembly elections in 2027.The new team includes 13 national vice presidents, among them Raje, Ram Madhav, Tirath Singh Rawat, Baijayant Panda, D Purandeshwari, Rekha Verma and Bharti Pravin Pawar. Six of the 13 vice presidents are women.The BJP has also appointed Vinod Tawde and Smriti Irani as national general secretaries, while Piyush Goyal has been named national treasurer.BJP Reshuffle: Amit Malviya Dropped As IT Cell Chief, Nitin Nabin Unveils New TeamOne of the most significant changes is in the party’s digital organisation. Amit Malviya has been removed as the BJP’s IT cell chief, with Deepak Mhaske appointed as his successor.The reshuffle also includes eight national general secretaries from seven states, with Uttar Pradesh getting two representatives. The party has additionally appointed four women national secretaries and a woman general secretary.Modi said the new office bearers would play an important role in strengthening the BJP’s organisational base and serving the public.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday announced a major organisational reshuffle under newly appointed national president Nitin Nabin, dropping Amit Malviya as the party’s IT cell head and bringing in several prominent leaders, including former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje and former Union Minister Smriti Irani.BJP chief Nitin Nibin announces names of new office bearers. Vasundhara Raje Scindia, Tirath Singh Rawat, Ram Madhav, Baijyant Jay Panda, D Purandeshwari, Rekha Verma, Varshaben Narendrabhai Doshi, Bharti Pravin Pawar, Manpreet Singh Badal, Lal Singh Arya, M. Nagaraja, Tariq… pic.twitter.com/dnPE95CDVY— ANI (@ANI) August 17, 2026 Sambit Patra to be BJP's North-East Coordinator Tarun Chugh to be Central Office In-charge pic.twitter.com/Ui4eN4oBqg— ANI (@ANI) August 17, 2026 Mhaske replaces MalviyaDeepak Mhaske has been appointed as the new head of the BJP’s IT cell, replacing Malviya, who had held the influential position for several years. The change comes as the BJP prepares for a series of crucial state elections.Raje has been appointed a national vice president representing Rajasthan, while Irani has been named one of the party’s national general secretaries, with Uttar Pradesh among her organisational responsibilities ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.'Proud Moment For Nation': BJP IT Cell Chief Amit Malviya Hails Gurindervir Singh For Setting 100m National Record BJP names 13 vice presidentsThe BJP has appointed 13 national vice presidents as part of the new team. Besides Raje, the list includes Tirath Singh Rawat, Ram Madhav, Baijayant Panda, D Purandeshwari, Rekha Verma, Varshaben Narendrabhai Doshi, Bharti Pravin Pawar, Manpreet Singh Badal, Lal Singh Arya, M Nagaraja, Tariq Mansoor and Madhuchandra Kar.Six of the 13 national vice presidents are women. The new organisational team also includes four women national secretaries and a woman general secretary, underlining the party’s emphasis on greater representation of women in organisational positions.Key organisational appointmentsVinod Tawde and Smriti Irani have been appointed national general secretaries, while Piyush Goyal has been named the party’s national treasurer.Vasai-Virar Pothole Crisis: BJP MP Hemant Savara, MLA Rajan Naik Hit Streets, Demand Urgent Road Repairs As Heavy Rains Worsen Conditions | VideoThe reshuffle also includes the appointment of eight national general secretaries from seven states, with Uttar Pradesh accounting for two of the appointments.Malviya exits IT cellMalviya’s removal from the IT cell comes as one of the most notable changes in the new organisational structure. His tenure saw the BJP’s digital campaign and social media operations expand significantly, making the IT cell a key component of the party’s electoral strategy.