Amit Malviya Congratulates Deepak Mhaskey as He Takes Over as BJP Social Media Head, Backs New Digital Team

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced a comprehensive restructuring of its national organizational team on Monday, appointing Deepak Mhaskey as the new National Social Media Convenor. The reshuffle, unveiled under party President Nitin Nabin, marks the end of an 11-year tenure for outgoing digital chief Amit Malviya as part of a broader leadership alignment.

The appointment of Mhaskey, a veteran organizational leader from Chhattisgarh with a background in chemistry education and electoral data analysis, comes alongside a newly designated team of four social media co-convenors: Priti Gandhi, Shivanand Dwivedi, Alok Bhatt, and Arun Yadav. Meanwhile, Lok Sabha MP Anil Baluni continues in his role as the party’s national Media Convenor. Why Amit Malviya Was Removed As BJP IT Cell Chief.

In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), Malviya congratulated the incoming leadership, expressing confidence that the new team would take the party’s digital communication to newer heights with "conviction, creativity, and clarity." Reflecting on his decade-long role, Malviya extended gratitude to the BJP's online supporter network, highlighting its decisive role in shaping India’s public discourse over the past eleven years.

The changes in the digital wing are part of a wider national organizational overhaul. The BJP unveiled a restructured central execution team featuring 13 national vice presidents, eight national general secretaries—including senior leaders Smriti Irani, Biplab Kumar Deb, and Vinod Tawde—and 16 national secretaries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the appointments, noting that the new team combines organizational experience, energy, and grassroots connectivity. Who Is Deepak Mhaskey, New BJP IT Cell Chief?.

Amit Malviya Bids Farewell After 11 Years as BJP Social Media Head

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

The leadership transition positions Mhaskey and his team at a critical juncture as the BJP works to expand its digital footprint and reinforce its organizational messaging across states.

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