Politics

BJP's Digital Architect Amit Malviya Ousted in Major Rejig

Published: 17 August 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

As part of its organisational overhaul under BJP president Nitin Nabin, the party removed Amit Malviya as head of its IT and social media operations. He has been replaced by Deepak Mhaskey, a BJP leader from Chhattisgarh. The reshuffle also brought in new social media coordinators from multiple states.

Key Takeaways

Malviya had led the BJP's digital machinery since 2015, becoming one of the party's most prominent voices on social media. His exit signals a significant revamp of the BJP's digital and communication strategy ahead of upcoming state elections.

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