Indian Politics
BJP Announces Major National Team Reshuffle; Smriti Irani Returns
The Indian Express1h
THE BRIEF
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The BJP unveiled a significant organisational overhaul on August 18, 2026, appointing Smriti Irani and Ram Madhav as party Vice Presidents.
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The reshuffle includes the removal of Amit Malviya from his IT cell role, with Deepak Mhaskey appointed as the new head to focus on digital outreach.
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This restructuring aims to strengthen the party's grassroots and digital presence across Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.