BJP appoints State in-charges; Smriti Irani gets Haryana, Chhattisgarh; Ram Madhav T.N., Uttarakhand
The BJP has announced a major reshuffle of its state in-charges and co-in-charges across India, including key assignments for Smriti Irani and Ram Madhav. These appointments come ahead of upcoming assembly elections in several states.
Why it matters
Strategic organizational changes within India's ruling party signal their priorities and preparation for critical regional elections.
The BJP on Wednesday (September 23, 2026) appointed in-charges and co-in-charges for all 28 States and eight Union territories, assigning Haryana and Chhattisgarh to national general secretary Smriti Irani and Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand to party vice-president Ram Madhav, officials said.
In a reshuffle, the BJP has elevated Anil Baluni as coordinator of its communication department, which includes the party's national media cell and social media unit. Ashish Usha Agrawal, who was recently appointed co-convenor of the BJP's national media department, has also been elevated as its convenor, a post Mr. Baluni held so far.
“All these appointments made by BJP president Nitin Nabin come into effect immediately,” the party said in a notification.
According to the notification, senior BJP leader Vinay Sahasrabuddhe will serve as the in-charge for Delhi , while Jamyang Tsering Namgyal and Darshana Jardosh will be the co-in-charges.
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