Out Of The Spotlight: Inside Amit Malviya's Exit As BJP IT Cell Chief
Amit Malviya has stepped down as the head of the BJP's IT and social media department after 11 years in the role. The party has appointed Deepak Mhaskey as his successor amid organizational restructuring.
Why it matters
As a key figure in political digital strategy, Malviya's departure marks a significant shift in the BJP's approach to social media and organizational management.
Amit Malviya, the head of the BJP IT and social media department since 2015, finds himself out of the spotlight. As party chief Nitin Nabin unveiled his national organisational team on Monday, Amit Malviya was replaced by Deepak Mhaskey from Chhattisgarh.There is much speculation regarding the reasons behind his removal.This move is also being linked to the 'Gen Z' movement and the stiff competition the BJP is facing from the Congress and other opposition parties on social media platforms.However, BJP sources have denied these claims.The sources said attributing this change solely to events of the last few months amounts to a superficial analysis that is incorrect.He has not only been in charge of social media and the IT cell for 11 years, but has also served as the co-in-charge for West Bengal, the party said.Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta takes a group selfie with West Bengal Minister Nisith Pramanik, Union…
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