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Hemang Joshi Takes Helm as BJP Youth Wing President, Succeeding Tejasvi Surya
- •Dr. Hemang Joshi, 35-year-old Vadodara MP, appointed national president of BJP's youth wing, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), replacing Tejasvi Surya.
- •Joshi's appointment is part of BJP president Nitin Nabin's new national office-bearer team, which also sees Smriti Irani return as national general secretary.
- •A physiotherapy graduate, Joshi began his political journey with ABVP, joined BJP in 2013, and previously served as Gujarat BJP Yuva Morcha president.
- •His rise is attributed to his organisational background, electoral success in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, and emphasis on technology, including a "Digital MP Office."
- •Joshi's ability to communicate in Gujarati, Hindi, and English, along with his low public controversy profile, is expected to aid him in his nationwide role.
Key Questions Answered
The reporting does not specify the exact changes Hemang Joshi will bring to BJYM. His appointment as president is part of a broader organisational reshuffle by BJP president Nitin Nabin, which aims to combine experienced leaders with younger faces and those from diverse political backgrounds.
The BJP aims to engage young voters digitally by focusing on social media outreach and communication. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has encouraged ministers and party leaders to use platforms like Instagram, where Gen Z is active. Modi himself has used Instagram Reels to connect with young people.
Other new national office-bearers for the BJP include former Union minister Smriti Irani, who returned to the party's central organisation as a national general secretary, and Ram Madhav, who was named a National Vice President. The new team also includes 13 national vice-presidents and eight general secretaries, with five women among the vice-presidents and one woman among the general secretaries. Additionally, there are 16 national secretaries, including four women.
