Who Is Deepak Mhaskey, New BJP IT Cell Chief?
In a major organizational restructuring, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced its new lineup of national office-bearers under Party President Nitin Nabin. As part of the fresh team setup, first-generation leader Deepak Mhaskey from Raipur, Chhattisgarh, has been appointed as the party’s Social Media Convenor.
In a major organizational restructuring, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced its new lineup of national office-bearers under Party President Nitin Nabin. As part of the fresh team setup, first-generation leader Deepak Mhaskey from Raipur, Chhattisgarh, has been appointed as the party’s Social Media Convenor. Replacing long-time chief Amit Malviya, Mhaskey assumes charge of leading the BJP’s digital operations and campaign narratives across state and national levels.
Who Is Deepak Mhaskey?
Deepak Mhaskey holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree and possesses nearly 15 years of operational experience within the party's IT and social media apparatus. Hailing from an agricultural background in Raipur, Mhaskey is a first-generation political leader. While his brother Tej Pratap Mhaske is actively associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Mhaskey himself has focused entirely on digital strategy, organizational growth, and election campaign management without ever contesting an election. BJP Organisational Reshuffle 2026: Smriti Irani, Vasundhara Raje Get Key National Positions; Check Full List.
Key Strategic Contributions and Track Record
Mhaskey brings significant background experience into his national leadership role. Over the past decade, he has managed high-stakes digital media campaigns across multiple assembly elections. He led social media strategies in key election battlegrounds including Bihar, Chhattisgarh, and West Bengal, earning a reputation within the party for structured execution and grassroots campaign alignment. Outside his political work, Mhaskey was also nominated in early 2025 as a Non-Official Independent Director at Engineers India Limited (EIL). Who Are in BJP President Nitin Nabin’s New Team? Here’s What the New Line-Up Looks Like.
BJP President Nitin Nabin’s New Team
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What Team Nitin Nabin Signals for the BJP
The appointment forms a critical element of BJP President Nitin Nabin’s newly announced national team, which blends experienced strategists with new organizational faces. Accompanied by newly appointed Social Media Co-Convenors Priti Gandhi, Shivanand Dwivedi, Alok Bhatt, and Arun Yadav, Mhaskey’s team faces immediate operational tests. The refreshed digital wing will be tasked with shaping the party's narrative and driving digital outreach for crucial upcoming state assembly elections.
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