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Amit Malviya Removed as BJP IT Cell Chief in Major Organizational Reshuffle
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News18•17-08-2026, 18:08
Amit Malviya Removed as BJP IT Cell Chief in Major Organizational Reshuffle
- •Amit Malviya, former bank manager, joined BJP's digital ecosystem in 2009 with 'Friends of BJP'.
- •He was appointed to head the BJP's national IT Cell in 2015, becoming a key figure in political communication.
- •Malviya served as co-in-charge for the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, where BJP secured 77 seats.
- •The BJP removed Malviya as its IT & Social Media Cell chief as part of a wider organizational reshuffle.
- •Deepak Mhaskey from Chhattisgarh has been appointed as the new IT cell chief; no reason given for Malviya's removal.
Key Questions Answered
The BJP has not yet announced Amit Malviya's next assignment after his removal as IT Cell Chief.
Deepak Mhaskey is a leader from Chhattisgarh who has been appointed as the new IT cell chief of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), replacing Amit Malviya.
The reshuffle, which includes replacing Amit Malviya with Deepak Mhaskey as IT Cell chief and appointing new social media co-convenors, is part of the BJP's effort to reshape its digital communication strategies and address upcoming challenges. The party aims to strengthen and reorganise its digital and social media operations across the country.
