# BJP replaces Amit Malviya as IT cell chief, names Deepak Mhaskey

2026-08-17T11:36:44+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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The BJP on Monday replaced Amit Malviya as its national IT cell chief after over a decade, appointing Deepak Mhaskey from Chhattisgarh as his successor in a major organisational reshuffle, reports Livemint. Mhaskey, a former chemistry professor with experience in agriculture, horticulture, and electoral data analysis, will also handle social media responsibilities, according to India Today. The party appointed four new social media coordinators: Priti Gandhi (Maharashtra), Shivanand Dwivedi (Delhi), Alok Bhatt (Uttarakhand), and Arun Yadav (Haryana). Anil Baluni continues as Media Convenor. The changes are part of a wider restructuring that includes 13 new national vice presidents, with Piyush Goyal as national treasurer and Vinod Tawde among the new general secretaries.

## Coverage

- livemint.com <https://www.livemint.com/news/india/amit-malviya-dropped-as-bjp-it-cell-chief-deepak-mhaskey-named-successor-in-major-reshuffle-11786964219647.html>
- deccanherald.com <https://www.deccanherald.com/india/bjps-new-team-deepak-mhaskey-replaces-amit-malviya-as-it-cell-head-4114035>
- indiatoday.in <https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/amit-malviya-dropped-as-bjp-it-social-media-cell-chief-party-names-deepak-mhaskey-as-social-media-convenor-2973207-2026-08-17?utm_source=rss>

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Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources. Last updated 2026-08-17T11:46:42+00:00.

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