August 17, 2026

BJP has announced its new national team under president Nitin Nabin, appointing 13 vice-presidents and 8 general secretaries, including Smriti Irani, while also revamping its media and social media teams. NEW DELHI: The BJP on Monday announced its new team of national office-bearers under party president Nitin Nabin, with 13 leaders appointed as national vice-presidents and eight as national general secretaries.The list includes former chief ministers, former ministers and senior organisational leaders from across the country.BJP president Nitin Nabin congratulated the newly appointed office-bearers, saying the team, with a “blend of experience and energy”, would give fresh momentum to the organisation under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines“I am confident that every member, with the spirit of a dedicated karyakarta, will further strengthen the organisation to take forward the resolve of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ and the commitment to nation-building to new heights,” Nabin said in a post on X.BJP’s new national team: Full list of office-bearersNational Vice PresidentsVasundhara Raje Scindia — RajasthanTirath Singh Rawat — UttarakhandRam Madhav — DelhiBaijayant Jay Panda — OdishaD Purandeshwari — Andhra PradeshRekha Verma — Uttar PradeshVarshaben Narendrabhai Doshi — GujaratDr Bharti Pravin Pawar — MaharashtraManpreet Singh Badal — PunjabLal Singh Arya — Madhya PradeshProf M Nagaraja — KarnatakaProf Tariq Mansoor — Uttar PradeshDr Madhuchandra Kar — West BengalNational General Secretary (Organisation)B.L. Santhosh — DelhiNational Joint General Secretaries (Organisation)Shivprakash — MumbaiSaudan Singh — ChandigarhNational General SecretariesVinod Tawde — MaharashtraSunil Bansal — DelhiBiplab Kumar Deb — TripuraSmriti Irani — Uttar PradeshDr Satish Poonia — RajasthanGajendra Patel — Madhya PradeshHarish Dwivedi — Uttar PradeshSanjay Bhatia — HaryanaNational SecretariesKavita Patidar — Madhya PradeshK. Surendran — KeralaDr Bhola Singh — Uttar PradeshDr Pradip Varma — JharkhandJagdish Ishwarbhai Patel — GujaratDr Sandeep Pathak — DelhiPhangnon Konyak — NagalandSangeeta Yadav — Uttar PradeshAnil Antony — KeralaDr M. Venkateshan — Tamil NaduManoj Tigga — West BengalSiddharth Shambhu — BiharDr Swadesh Singh — DelhiMriganka Deo Barman — AssamRohan Gupta — GujaratJai Prakash — DelhiTreasurerPiyush Goyal — MaharashtraJoint TreasurerRajesh Mangal — RajasthanCentral OfficeTarun Chugh — Central Office In-charge, PunjabMahendra Pandey — Central Office Secretary, UttarakhandNorth-East CoordinationDr Sambit Patra — North-East Coordinator, OdishaRajiv Babbar — North-East Joint Coordinator, DelhiAll CellsVishnu Datt Sharma — All Cells Coordinator, Madhya PradeshRituraj Sinha — All Cells Joint Coordinator, BiharVishnu Vardhan Reddy — All Cells Joint Coordinator, Andhra PradeshMorcha PresidentsYuva Morcha — Dr Hemang Joshi, GujaratMahila Morcha — Roop Kumari Choudhary, ChhattisgarhOBC Morcha — Amarpal Maurya, Uttar PradeshKisan Morcha — Bansilal Gurjar, Madhya PradeshSC Morcha — Shivesh Kumar Ram, BiharST Morcha — Dr Mannalal Rawat, RajasthanMinority Morcha — Kunwar Basit Ali, Uttar PradeshMediaMedia Convenor — Anil Baluni, UttarakhandMedia Co-Convenors — Ashish Usha Agrawal, Pradeep Bhandari, Siddharth YadavSocial MediaSocial Media Convenor — Deepak Mhaskey, ChhattisgarhSocial Media Co-Convenors — Priti Gandhi, Shivanand Dwivedi, Alok Bhatt, Arun YadavGet the latest India News and Live updates. 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BJP has announced its new national team under president Nitin Nabin, appointing 13 vice-presidents and 8 general secretaries, including Smriti Irani, while also revamping its media and social media teams. NEW DELHI: The BJP on Monday announced its new team of national office-bearers under party president Nitin Nabin, with 13 leaders appointed as national vice-presidents and eight as national general secretaries.The list includes former chief ministers, former ministers and senior organisational leaders from across the country.BJP president Nitin Nabin congratulated the newly appointed office-bearers, saying the team, with a “blend of experience and energy”, would give fresh momentum to the organisation under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines“I am confident that every member, with the spirit of a dedicated karyakarta, will further strengthen the organisation to take forward the resolve of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ and the commitment to nation-building to new heights,” Nabin said in a post on X.BJP’s new national team: Full list of office-bearersNational Vice PresidentsVasundhara Raje Scindia — RajasthanTirath Singh Rawat — UttarakhandRam Madhav — DelhiBaijayant Jay Panda — OdishaD Purandeshwari — Andhra PradeshRekha Verma — Uttar PradeshVarshaben Narendrabhai Doshi — GujaratDr Bharti Pravin Pawar — MaharashtraManpreet Singh Badal — PunjabLal Singh Arya — Madhya PradeshProf M Nagaraja — KarnatakaProf Tariq Mansoor — Uttar PradeshDr Madhuchandra Kar — West BengalNational General Secretary (Organisation)B.L. Santhosh — DelhiNational Joint General Secretaries (Organisation)Shivprakash — MumbaiSaudan Singh — ChandigarhNational General SecretariesVinod Tawde — MaharashtraSunil Bansal — DelhiBiplab Kumar Deb — TripuraSmriti Irani — Uttar PradeshDr Satish Poonia — RajasthanGajendra Patel — Madhya PradeshHarish Dwivedi — Uttar PradeshSanjay Bhatia — HaryanaNational SecretariesKavita Patidar — Madhya PradeshK. Surendran — KeralaDr Bhola Singh — Uttar PradeshDr Pradip Varma — JharkhandJagdish Ishwarbhai Patel — GujaratDr Sandeep Pathak — DelhiPhangnon Konyak — NagalandSangeeta Yadav — Uttar PradeshAnil Antony — KeralaDr M. Venkateshan — Tamil NaduManoj Tigga — West BengalSiddharth Shambhu — BiharDr Swadesh Singh — DelhiMriganka Deo Barman — AssamRohan Gupta — GujaratJai Prakash — DelhiTreasurerPiyush Goyal — MaharashtraJoint TreasurerRajesh Mangal — RajasthanCentral OfficeTarun Chugh — Central Office In-charge, PunjabMahendra Pandey — Central Office Secretary, UttarakhandNorth-East CoordinationDr Sambit Patra — North-East Coordinator, OdishaRajiv Babbar — North-East Joint Coordinator, DelhiAll CellsVishnu Datt Sharma — All Cells Coordinator, Madhya PradeshRituraj Sinha — All Cells Joint Coordinator, BiharVishnu Vardhan Reddy — All Cells Joint Coordinator, Andhra PradeshMorcha PresidentsYuva Morcha — Dr Hemang Joshi, GujaratMahila Morcha — Roop Kumari Choudhary, ChhattisgarhOBC Morcha — Amarpal Maurya, Uttar PradeshKisan Morcha — Bansilal Gurjar, Madhya PradeshSC Morcha — Shivesh Kumar Ram, BiharST Morcha — Dr Mannalal Rawat, RajasthanMinority Morcha — Kunwar Basit Ali, Uttar PradeshMediaMedia Convenor — Anil Baluni, UttarakhandMedia Co-Convenors — Ashish Usha Agrawal, Pradeep Bhandari, Siddharth YadavSocial MediaSocial Media Convenor — Deepak Mhaskey, ChhattisgarhSocial Media Co-Convenors — Priti Gandhi, Shivanand Dwivedi, Alok Bhatt, Arun YadavGet the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Will Rise For Vande Mataram, But Won’t Sing’: Congress MP Imran Masood Amid Sonia Gandhi Row‘Personally Meet Students’: Rahul Gandhi Writes To CM Hemant Soren Over Jharkhand Protests7 Charred To Death, Several Injured In Fire At Hotel Near Tarapith Temple In Bengal’s Birbhum‘Electric Pole Fell’: 7 Women Dead, Many Injured In Stampede At Temple In Bihar’s Lakhisarai‘Only These…’: Rijiju Shares 3 Categories Of ‘Dimagi Naxals’ After Oppn’s Attack On PM Modi‘Process Vitiated…’: Bangladesh Links Tarique Rahman’s India Visit To Sheikh Hasina Extradition‘Will Never Be Forgiven’: Amit Shah Slams Sonia Gandhi; BJP Lodges Complaint Over Vande Mataram RowAir India Express Passenger Booked After Pistol Goes Off At Varanasi Airport During Security Check‘Derogatory’: PM Modi’s ‘Dimaagi Naxals’ Remark Triggers Row; Congress, CJP, Left Parties Hit BackActivist Devendra Mahto Stopped From Tiranga March As Jharkhand Student Protest Escalates On I-Day123PhotostoriesH1N1 or seasonal flu? 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BJP's new team under Nitin Nabin: 13 VPs, Smriti Irani among 8 general secretaries; check full list
BJP has announced its new national team under president Nitin Nabin, appointing 13 vice-presidents and 8 general secretaries, including Smriti Irani, while also revamping its media and social media teams.

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Monday announced its new team of national office-bearers under party president Nitin Nabin, with 13 leaders appointed as national vice-presidents and eight as national general secretaries.The list includes former chief ministers, former ministers and senior organisational leaders from across the country.BJP president Nitin Nabin congratulated the newly appointed office-bearers, saying the team, with a “blend of experience and energy”, would give fresh momentum to the organisation under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party’s newly appointed IT cell chief Deepak Mhaske on Monday said that the party’s social media team will continue to provide right answers and dispel people’s misconceptions.While talking to reporters after his appointment, Mhaske said that his whole team will “wholeheartedly work” towards helping the BJP win elections and serve the people.”The Bharatiya Janata Party’s priorities are absolutely clear: we must win elections to serve the public, and our entire team will work wholeheartedly towards this using social media,” the newly appointed IT cell head said.”Propaganda will continue to appear in the future, just as it has in the past; however, the truth cannot remain hidden. While propaganda may create a momentary atmosphere, if we consistently provide the right answers over the long term, people’s misconceptions are dispelled and the Bharatiya Janata Party will certainly proceed in that direction,” he added.Mhaske replaced Amit Malviya, who headed the party’s social media operations for more than a decade.Malviya came into prominence in 2009 through a forum called ‘Friends of BJP’ and was made head of the party’s IT department in 2015.Malviya congratulated his successor and said that he had worked closely with the new team over the past decade. He expressed confidence that the new team would take the party’s digital communication to “newer milestones”.”A BIG THANK YOU to the BJP’s massive support base on social media, a community brimming with commitment, energy and ideas. This family has stayed together through thick and thin and played a decisive role in reshaping India’s public discourse. Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesYou have been an incredible source of strength to me personally and to the cause,” he said.Malviya said he had the opportunity to meet and interact with many supporters of the BJP on social media during the 11 years he was at the helm, and those interactions will always remain special.”I hope you will continue to extend the same unstinted support to the party and to my successors in the years ahead. India is poised to scale even greater heights under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji and the BJP. Your contribution to this journey will be remembered and written in glorious words,” he said.The other members of the new social media team include Priti Gandhi, Shivanand Dwivedi, Alok Bhatt and Arun Yadav.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party’s newly appointed IT cell chief Deepak Mhaske on Monday said that the party’s social media team will continue to provide right answers and dispel people’s misconceptions.While talking to reporters after his appointment, Mhaske said that his whole team will “wholeheartedly work” towards helping the BJP win elections and serve the people.”The Bharatiya Janata Party’s priorities are absolutely clear: we must win elections to serve the public, and our entire team will work wholeheartedly towards this using social media,” the newly appointed IT cell head said.”Propaganda will continue to appear in the future, just as it has in the past; however, the truth cannot remain hidden. While propaganda may create a momentary atmosphere, if we consistently provide the right answers over the long term, people’s misconceptions are dispelled and the Bharatiya Janata Party will certainly proceed in that direction,” he added.Mhaske replaced Amit Malviya, who headed the party’s social media operations for more than a decade.Malviya came into prominence in 2009 through a forum called ‘Friends of BJP’ and was made head of the party’s IT department in 2015.Malviya congratulated his successor and said that he had worked closely with the new team over the past decade. He expressed confidence that the new team would take the party’s digital communication to “newer milestones”.”A BIG THANK YOU to the BJP’s massive support base on social media, a community brimming with commitment, energy and ideas. This family has stayed together through thick and thin and played a decisive role in reshaping India’s public discourse. Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesYou have been an incredible source of strength to me personally and to the cause,” he said.Malviya said he had the opportunity to meet and interact with many supporters of the BJP on social media during the 11 years he was at the helm, and those interactions will always remain special.”I hope you will continue to extend the same unstinted support to the party and to my successors in the years ahead. India is poised to scale even greater heights under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji and the BJP. Your contribution to this journey will be remembered and written in glorious words,” he said.The other members of the new social media team include Priti Gandhi, Shivanand Dwivedi, Alok Bhatt and Arun Yadav.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Will Rise For Vande Mataram, But Won’t Sing’: Congress MP Imran Masood Amid Sonia Gandhi Row‘Personally Meet Students’: Rahul Gandhi Writes To CM Hemant Soren Over Jharkhand Protests7 Charred To Death, Several Injured In Fire At Hotel Near Tarapith Temple In Bengal’s Birbhum‘Electric Pole Fell’: 7 Women Dead, Many Injured In Stampede At Temple In Bihar’s Lakhisarai‘Only These…’: Rijiju Shares 3 Categories Of ‘Dimagi Naxals’ After Oppn’s Attack On PM Modi‘Process Vitiated…’: Bangladesh Links Tarique Rahman’s India Visit To Sheikh Hasina Extradition‘Will Never Be Forgiven’: Amit Shah Slams Sonia Gandhi; BJP Lodges Complaint Over Vande Mataram RowAir India Express Passenger Booked After Pistol Goes Off At Varanasi Airport During Security Check‘Derogatory’: PM Modi’s ‘Dimaagi Naxals’ Remark Triggers Row; Congress, CJP, Left Parties Hit BackActivist Devendra Mahto Stopped From Tiranga March As Jharkhand Student Protest Escalates On I-Day123PhotostoriesOptical Illusion personality test: What you see first reveals your secret personality traitH1N1 or seasonal flu? 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FDA has issued a formal show cause notice to Shah Rukh Khan, Tiger Shroff and Ajay Devgn for their role in advertisements Vimal Elaichi brand. NEW DELHI: Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner Tukaram Mundhe on Monday warned that the crackdown on advertisements of prohibited items could extend far beyond celebrity endorsers. Mundhe told news agency PTI that “no one will be spared”, a day after issuing notices to Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over their endorsement of Vimal Elaichi.Responding to a question on whether action would also be taken against companies and platforms, Mundhe said every stakeholder involved in the advertising chain could face scrutiny.”These regulations must be read by everybody who is creating advertisements, publishing them or sponsoring them,” Mundhe said.”As per the regulations, everybody across the chain is responsible. It is applicable to all. Accordingly, they must read the Food Safety and Standards (Advertisements and Claims) Regulations, 2018. Whoever is involved in this will be issued notices and action will be taken against,” the commissioner told PTI.On August 11, the FDA’s Greater Mumbai division issued showcause notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over their participation in a Vimal Elaichi advertisement that authorities said could amount to indirect promotion of prohibited pan masala and tobacco-related products.The department described the notice as a “final warning” and said the advertisement appeared to violate provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and related regulations.According to the notice, the use of the “Vimal Elaichi” brand name could create an association with Vimal Pan Masala, potentially misleading consumers and indirectly promoting a prohibited product.The three actors have been directed to immediately stop participating in or endorsing the advertisement and remove related promotional content from their official social media accounts, websites and other digital platforms under their control.The FDA has also asked them not to provide any further assistance in broadcasting, publishing or promoting the campaign in any form.Authorities have sought details of the due diligence conducted by the actors or their representatives before they agreed to endorse the product.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe notices require the actors to explain whether Vimal Elaichi is an independently marketed product or whether it is being used as a brand extension to promote pan masala or tobacco-related products.The FDA has also sought copies of endorsement agreements, campaign briefs, payment details and information about the advertising agency and the brand owner.In addition, the actors have been asked to provide details of the television channels, digital platforms and social media accounts on which the advertisement was broadcast or published.They have been given 15 days to submit their responses and supporting documents and may also seek a personal hearing.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Will Rise For Vande Mataram, But Won’t Sing’: Congress MP Imran Masood Amid Sonia Gandhi Row‘Personally Meet Students’: Rahul Gandhi Writes To CM Hemant Soren Over Jharkhand Protests7 Charred To Death, Several Injured In Fire At Hotel Near Tarapith Temple In Bengal’s Birbhum‘Electric Pole Fell’: 7 Women Dead, Many Injured In Stampede At Temple In Bihar’s Lakhisarai‘Only These…’: Rijiju Shares 3 Categories Of ‘Dimagi Naxals’ After Oppn’s Attack On PM Modi‘Process Vitiated…’: Bangladesh Links Tarique Rahman’s India Visit To Sheikh Hasina Extradition‘Will Never Be Forgiven’: Amit Shah Slams Sonia Gandhi; BJP Lodges Complaint Over Vande Mataram RowAir India Express Passenger Booked After Pistol Goes Off At Varanasi Airport During Security Check‘Derogatory’: PM Modi’s ‘Dimaagi Naxals’ Remark Triggers Row; Congress, CJP, Left Parties Hit BackActivist Devendra Mahto Stopped From Tiranga March As Jharkhand Student Protest Escalates On I-Day123PhotostoriesOptical Illusion personality test: What you see first reveals your secret personality traitH1N1 or seasonal flu? 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FDA has issued a formal show cause notice to Shah Rukh Khan, Tiger Shroff and Ajay Devgn for their role in advertisements Vimal Elaichi brand. NEW DELHI: Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner Tukaram Mundhe on Monday warned that the crackdown on advertisements of prohibited items could extend far beyond celebrity endorsers. Mundhe told news agency PTI that “no one will be spared”, a day after issuing notices to Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over their endorsement of Vimal Elaichi.Responding to a question on whether action would also be taken against companies and platforms, Mundhe said every stakeholder involved in the advertising chain could face scrutiny.”These regulations must be read by everybody who is creating advertisements, publishing them or sponsoring them,” Mundhe said.”As per the regulations, everybody across the chain is responsible. It is applicable to all. Accordingly, they must read the Food Safety and Standards (Advertisements and Claims) Regulations, 2018. Whoever is involved in this will be issued notices and action will be taken against,” the commissioner told PTI.On August 11, the FDA’s Greater Mumbai division issued showcause notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over their participation in a Vimal Elaichi advertisement that authorities said could amount to indirect promotion of prohibited pan masala and tobacco-related products.The department described the notice as a “final warning” and said the advertisement appeared to violate provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and related regulations.According to the notice, the use of the “Vimal Elaichi” brand name could create an association with Vimal Pan Masala, potentially misleading consumers and indirectly promoting a prohibited product.The three actors have been directed to immediately stop participating in or endorsing the advertisement and remove related promotional content from their official social media accounts, websites and other digital platforms under their control.The FDA has also asked them not to provide any further assistance in broadcasting, publishing or promoting the campaign in any form.Authorities have sought details of the due diligence conducted by the actors or their representatives before they agreed to endorse the product.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe notices require the actors to explain whether Vimal Elaichi is an independently marketed product or whether it is being used as a brand extension to promote pan masala or tobacco-related products.The FDA has also sought copies of endorsement agreements, campaign briefs, payment details and information about the advertising agency and the brand owner.In addition, the actors have been asked to provide details of the television channels, digital platforms and social media accounts on which the advertisement was broadcast or published.They have been given 15 days to submit their responses and supporting documents and may also seek a personal hearing.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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Chemistry professor Deepak Mhaskey takes charge of BJP’s social media department after Amit Malviya’s 11-year stint. NEW DELHI: The BJP has handed over its social media department to party leader Deepak Mhaskey, marking a change at the top of the organisation’s digital machinery after Amit Malviya’s 11-year stint.On his appointment as BJP’s IT cell head, Mhaskey said, “The Bharatiya Janata Party’s priorities are absolutely clear: we must win elections to serve the public, and our entire team will work wholeheartedly towards this using social media. Propaganda will continue to appear in the future, just as it has in the past; however, the truth cannot remain hidden.””While propaganda may create a momentary atmosphere, if we consistently provide the right answers over the long term, people’s misconceptions are dispelled and the Bharatiya Janata Party will certainly proceed in that direction,” he added.Who is Deepak Mhaskey?Mhaskey has a background spanning academia, public-sector administration and BJP organisation. A chemistry academic from Chhattisgarh, he has held senior positions in the state’s public health procurement system and has been associated with the BJP’s state organisation.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesAs chairman of CGMSC, he heads the state agency responsible for medical procurement and related services. His position carries the rank of a state minister.Born in 1968, he has served was an independent director on the board of Engineers India Limited (EIL), a central public sector undertaking involved in engineering consultancy and project management, particularly in the oil and gas and petrochemical sectors.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Will Rise For Vande Mataram, But Won’t Sing’: Congress MP Imran Masood Amid Sonia Gandhi Row‘Personally Meet Students’: Rahul Gandhi Writes To CM Hemant Soren Over Jharkhand Protests7 Charred To Death, Several Injured In Fire At Hotel Near Tarapith Temple In Bengal’s Birbhum‘Electric Pole Fell’: 7 Women Dead, Many Injured In Stampede At Temple In Bihar’s Lakhisarai‘Only These…’: Rijiju Shares 3 Categories Of ‘Dimagi Naxals’ After Oppn’s Attack On PM Modi‘Process Vitiated…’: Bangladesh Links Tarique Rahman’s India Visit To Sheikh Hasina Extradition‘Will Never Be Forgiven’: Amit Shah Slams Sonia Gandhi; BJP Lodges Complaint Over Vande Mataram RowAir India Express Passenger Booked After Pistol Goes Off At Varanasi Airport During Security Check‘Derogatory’: PM Modi’s ‘Dimaagi Naxals’ Remark Triggers Row; Congress, CJP, Left Parties Hit BackActivist Devendra Mahto Stopped From Tiranga March As Jharkhand Student Protest Escalates On I-Day123PhotostoriesOptical Illusion personality test: What you see first reveals your secret personality traitH1N1 or seasonal flu? Symptoms often overlap, but doctors look for these clues before deciding9 ways to add more protein to your rotiOTT releases this week (August 17-August 23): ‘Welcome to the Jungle’, ‘Jana Nayagan’, ‘Lanterns’, ‘Toy Story 5’, ‘Love Is Blind: UK’ Season 3 and moreChef Sanjeev Kapoor shares 9 basics of baking for every new and casual bakerDeepika Padukone makes maternity fashion look too easy in an oversized blue shirt and baggy jeans6 Korean dining etiquette rules that may surprise IndiansOptical illusion personality test: What you see first reveals if you’re a deep thinker or a natural problem-solver5 investments that matter more than expensive toys for your child: From books to conversations, give them what money can’t buyGeorgina Rodríguez’s white Gucci skirt suit became the real showstopper at her wedding to Cristiano Ronaldo123Hot PicksKarnataka PG Dental admissionBank holidays this weekRBI new rulesBJP new teamJharkhand ProtestUS green cardGaurav SenSupreme Court HolidayUP NEET UG counsellingTop TrendingK AnnamalaiBengal Hotel FireNoida Biker AccidentTamil Nadu Double MurderAbhijeet DipkeHyderabad MurderMuzaffarnagar Kanwariya MurderWeather TomorrowBengaluru RapidoBen Gvir

Chemistry professor Deepak Mhaskey takes charge of BJP’s social media department after Amit Malviya’s 11-year stint. NEW DELHI: The BJP has handed over its social media department to party leader Deepak Mhaskey, marking a change at the top of the organisation’s digital machinery after Amit Malviya’s 11-year stint.On his appointment as BJP’s IT cell head, Mhaskey said, “The Bharatiya Janata Party’s priorities are absolutely clear: we must win elections to serve the public, and our entire team will work wholeheartedly towards this using social media. Propaganda will continue to appear in the future, just as it has in the past; however, the truth cannot remain hidden.””While propaganda may create a momentary atmosphere, if we consistently provide the right answers over the long term, people’s misconceptions are dispelled and the Bharatiya Janata Party will certainly proceed in that direction,” he added.Who is Deepak Mhaskey?Mhaskey has a background spanning academia, public-sector administration and BJP organisation. A chemistry academic from Chhattisgarh, he has held senior positions in the state’s public health procurement system and has been associated with the BJP’s state organisation.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesAs chairman of CGMSC, he heads the state agency responsible for medical procurement and related services. His position carries the rank of a state minister.Born in 1968, he has served was an independent director on the board of Engineers India Limited (EIL), a central public sector undertaking involved in engineering consultancy and project management, particularly in the oil and gas and petrochemical sectors.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Will Rise For Vande Mataram, But Won’t Sing’: Congress MP Imran Masood Amid Sonia Gandhi Row‘Personally Meet Students’: Rahul Gandhi Writes To CM Hemant Soren Over Jharkhand Protests7 Charred To Death, Several Injured In Fire At Hotel Near Tarapith Temple In Bengal’s Birbhum‘Electric Pole Fell’: 7 Women Dead, Many Injured In Stampede At Temple In Bihar’s Lakhisarai‘Only These…’: Rijiju Shares 3 Categories Of ‘Dimagi Naxals’ After Oppn’s Attack On PM Modi‘Process Vitiated…’: Bangladesh Links Tarique Rahman’s India Visit To Sheikh Hasina Extradition‘Will Never Be Forgiven’: Amit Shah Slams Sonia Gandhi; BJP Lodges Complaint Over Vande Mataram RowAir India Express Passenger Booked After Pistol Goes Off At Varanasi Airport During Security Check‘Derogatory’: PM Modi’s ‘Dimaagi Naxals’ Remark Triggers Row; Congress, CJP, Left Parties Hit BackActivist Devendra Mahto Stopped From Tiranga March As Jharkhand Student Protest Escalates On I-Day123PhotostoriesOptical Illusion personality test: What you see first reveals your secret personality traitH1N1 or seasonal flu? Symptoms often overlap, but doctors look for these clues before deciding9 ways to add more protein to your rotiOTT releases this week (August 17-August 23): ‘Welcome to the Jungle’, ‘Jana Nayagan’, ‘Lanterns’, ‘Toy Story 5’, ‘Love Is Blind: UK’ Season 3 and moreChef Sanjeev Kapoor shares 9 basics of baking for every new and casual bakerDeepika Padukone makes maternity fashion look too easy in an oversized blue shirt and baggy jeans6 Korean dining etiquette rules that may surprise IndiansOptical illusion personality test: What you see first reveals if you’re a deep thinker or a natural problem-solver5 investments that matter more than expensive toys for your child: From books to conversations, give them what money can’t buyGeorgina Rodríguez’s white Gucci skirt suit became the real showstopper at her wedding to Cristiano Ronaldo123Hot PicksKarnataka PG Dental admissionBank holidays this weekRBI new rulesBJP new teamJharkhand ProtestUS green cardGaurav SenSupreme Court HolidayUP NEET UG counsellingTop TrendingK AnnamalaiBengal Hotel FireNoida Biker AccidentTamil Nadu Double MurderAbhijeet DipkeHyderabad MurderMuzaffarnagar Kanwariya MurderWeather TomorrowBengaluru RapidoBen Gvir

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A report submitted in SC has flagged 4,192 criminal cases against MPs and MLAs, including cases involving 326 sitting MPs and 14 chief ministers. NEW DELHI: A fresh status report submitted to the Supreme Court has highlighted criminal cases against elected representatives, with 326 sitting MPs and chief ministers of 14 states having declared cases against them.The report, filed by senior advocate Vijay Hansaria, the amicus curiae assisting the court in a PIL seeking speedy disposal of criminal cases against MPs and MLAs, said 251 of the 543 Lok Sabha members and 75 of the 233 Rajya Sabha members have criminal cases pending against them.The figures are based on data from the Association for Democratic Reforms. Among Lok Sabha MPs facing cases, 170 have declared serious criminal cases carrying a possible sentence of five years or more. In the Rajya Sabha, 40 of the 75 MPs facing cases have serious charges.The report also puts the number of criminal cases pending against current and former MPs and MLAs at 4,192. Hansaria noted that despite the Supreme Court and high courts monitoring these matters for faster trials, the overall pendency has remained largely unchanged since 2018.Data compiled from various high courts showed that 1,243 cases were disposed of in 2025, while 1,050 new cases were registered during the same year.14 chief ministers have criminal casesThe affidavit said 14 of the country’s 28 chief ministers have declared criminal cases, including serious offences.Telangana CM Revanth Reddy has the highest number among the chief ministers listed, with 89 cases, followed by West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari with 29 and Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar with 19.Kerala MPs top state-wise listThe state-wise analysis showed particularly high proportions of MPs with declared criminal cases in several states.Kerala topped the list, with 19 of its 20 MPs facing criminal charges, including 11 with serious cases. Telangana followed, with 14 of 17 MPs facing criminal charges.In Odisha, 16 of 21 MPs, or 76%, have criminal cases, while Jharkhand has 10 of its 14 MPs facing charges. Tamil Nadu recorded 26 of its 39 MPs with criminal cases.Around half of the MPs from several other major states, including Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Bihar, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, have criminal cases.The numbers were significantly lower in some states. Haryana and Chhattisgarh had one MP each facing criminal charges, while Punjab had two of 13. Assam had three of 14 MPs, Delhi three of seven, Rajasthan four of 25, Gujarat five of 25 and Madhya Pradesh nine of 29.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe analysis did not include Uttar Pradesh because the Allahabad High Court had not submitted its report.Amicus seeks dedicated courts, one-year deadlineHansaria has urged SC to strengthen the mechanism for monitoring criminal cases involving lawmakers and ensure that they are concluded within a fixed timeframe.He has proposed that courts designated as special courts for MPs and MLAs should exclusively hear trials involving lawmakers until those matters are completed, instead of being assigned other regular judicial work.Hansaria is assisting the court in a PIL filed by BJP leader Ashwini Upadhyay seeking expeditious disposal of criminal cases against lawmakers.SC had, in a November 9, 2023 judgment, issued directions aimed at accelerating the disposal of thousands of criminal cases involving MPs and MLAs. It had asked high courts to constitute special benches to monitor the progress of such cases and directed special courts to avoid adjournments except for “rare and compelling reasons”.The court had also directed that criminal cases against members of Parliament, legislative assemblies and legislative councils be given priority.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Will Rise For Vande Mataram, But Won’t Sing’: Congress MP Imran Masood Amid Sonia Gandhi Row‘Personally Meet Students’: Rahul Gandhi Writes To CM Hemant Soren Over Jharkhand Protests7 Charred To Death, Several Injured In Fire At Hotel Near Tarapith Temple In Bengal’s Birbhum‘Electric Pole Fell’: 7 Women Dead, Many Injured In Stampede At Temple In Bihar’s Lakhisarai‘Only These…’: Rijiju Shares 3 Categories Of ‘Dimagi Naxals’ After Oppn’s Attack On PM Modi‘Process Vitiated…’: Bangladesh Links Tarique Rahman’s India Visit To Sheikh Hasina Extradition‘Will Never Be Forgiven’: Amit Shah Slams Sonia Gandhi; BJP Lodges Complaint Over Vande Mataram RowAir India Express Passenger Booked After Pistol Goes Off At Varanasi Airport During Security Check‘Derogatory’: PM Modi’s ‘Dimaagi Naxals’ Remark Triggers Row; Congress, CJP, Left Parties Hit BackActivist Devendra Mahto Stopped From Tiranga March As Jharkhand Student Protest Escalates On I-Day123PhotostoriesH1N1 or seasonal flu? 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A report submitted in SC has flagged 4,192 criminal cases against MPs and MLAs, including cases involving 326 sitting MPs and 14 chief ministers. NEW DELHI: A fresh status report submitted to the Supreme Court has highlighted criminal cases against elected representatives, with 326 sitting MPs and chief ministers of 14 states having declared cases against them.The report, filed by senior advocate Vijay Hansaria, the amicus curiae assisting the court in a PIL seeking speedy disposal of criminal cases against MPs and MLAs, said 251 of the 543 Lok Sabha members and 75 of the 233 Rajya Sabha members have criminal cases pending against them.The figures are based on data from the Association for Democratic Reforms. Among Lok Sabha MPs facing cases, 170 have declared serious criminal cases carrying a possible sentence of five years or more. In the Rajya Sabha, 40 of the 75 MPs facing cases have serious charges.The report also puts the number of criminal cases pending against current and former MPs and MLAs at 4,192. Hansaria noted that despite the Supreme Court and high courts monitoring these matters for faster trials, the overall pendency has remained largely unchanged since 2018.Data compiled from various high courts showed that 1,243 cases were disposed of in 2025, while 1,050 new cases were registered during the same year.14 chief ministers have criminal casesThe affidavit said 14 of the country’s 28 chief ministers have declared criminal cases, including serious offences.Telangana CM Revanth Reddy has the highest number among the chief ministers listed, with 89 cases, followed by West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari with 29 and Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar with 19.Kerala MPs top state-wise listThe state-wise analysis showed particularly high proportions of MPs with declared criminal cases in several states.Kerala topped the list, with 19 of its 20 MPs facing criminal charges, including 11 with serious cases. Telangana followed, with 14 of 17 MPs facing criminal charges.In Odisha, 16 of 21 MPs, or 76%, have criminal cases, while Jharkhand has 10 of its 14 MPs facing charges. Tamil Nadu recorded 26 of its 39 MPs with criminal cases.Around half of the MPs from several other major states, including Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Bihar, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, have criminal cases.The numbers were significantly lower in some states. Haryana and Chhattisgarh had one MP each facing criminal charges, while Punjab had two of 13. Assam had three of 14 MPs, Delhi three of seven, Rajasthan four of 25, Gujarat five of 25 and Madhya Pradesh nine of 29.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe analysis did not include Uttar Pradesh because the Allahabad High Court had not submitted its report.Amicus seeks dedicated courts, one-year deadlineHansaria has urged SC to strengthen the mechanism for monitoring criminal cases involving lawmakers and ensure that they are concluded within a fixed timeframe.He has proposed that courts designated as special courts for MPs and MLAs should exclusively hear trials involving lawmakers until those matters are completed, instead of being assigned other regular judicial work.Hansaria is assisting the court in a PIL filed by BJP leader Ashwini Upadhyay seeking expeditious disposal of criminal cases against lawmakers.SC had, in a November 9, 2023 judgment, issued directions aimed at accelerating the disposal of thousands of criminal cases involving MPs and MLAs. It had asked high courts to constitute special benches to monitor the progress of such cases and directed special courts to avoid adjournments except for “rare and compelling reasons”.The court had also directed that criminal cases against members of Parliament, legislative assemblies and legislative councils be given priority.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Will Rise For Vande Mataram, But Won’t Sing’: Congress MP Imran Masood Amid Sonia Gandhi Row‘Personally Meet Students’: Rahul Gandhi Writes To CM Hemant Soren Over Jharkhand Protests7 Charred To Death, Several Injured In Fire At Hotel Near Tarapith Temple In Bengal’s Birbhum‘Electric Pole Fell’: 7 Women Dead, Many Injured In Stampede At Temple In Bihar’s Lakhisarai‘Only These…’: Rijiju Shares 3 Categories Of ‘Dimagi Naxals’ After Oppn’s Attack On PM Modi‘Process Vitiated…’: Bangladesh Links Tarique Rahman’s India Visit To Sheikh Hasina Extradition‘Will Never Be Forgiven’: Amit Shah Slams Sonia Gandhi; BJP Lodges Complaint Over Vande Mataram RowAir India Express Passenger Booked After Pistol Goes Off At Varanasi Airport During Security Check‘Derogatory’: PM Modi’s ‘Dimaagi Naxals’ Remark Triggers Row; Congress, CJP, Left Parties Hit BackActivist Devendra Mahto Stopped From Tiranga March As Jharkhand Student Protest Escalates On I-Day123PhotostoriesH1N1 or seasonal flu? Symptoms often overlap, but doctors look for these clues before deciding9 ways to add more protein to your rotiOTT releases this week (August 17-August 23): ‘Welcome to the Jungle’, ‘Jana Nayagan’, ‘Lanterns’, ‘Toy Story 5’, ‘Love Is Blind: UK’ Season 3 and moreChef Sanjeev Kapoor shares 9 basics of baking for every new and casual bakerDeepika Padukone makes maternity fashion look too easy in an oversized blue shirt and baggy jeans6 Korean dining etiquette rules that may surprise IndiansOptical illusion personality test: What you see first reveals if you’re a deep thinker or a natural problem-solver5 investments that matter more than expensive toys for your child: From books to conversations, give them what money can’t buyGeorgina Rodríguez’s white Gucci skirt suit became the real showstopper at her wedding to Cristiano RonaldoFrom Himanshi Khurana to Rakhi Sawant: Bigg Boss contestants who claimed to experience paranormal activities inside the house123Hot PicksKarnataka PG Dental admissionBank holidays this weekRBI new rulesBJP new teamJharkhand ProtestUS green cardGaurav SenSupreme Court HolidayUP NEET UG counsellingTop TrendingK AnnamalaiBengal Hotel FireNoida Biker AccidentTamil Nadu Double MurderAbhijeet DipkeHyderabad MurderMuzaffarnagar Kanwariya MurderWeather TomorrowBengaluru RapidoBen Gvir

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