BJP unveils new national team

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the newly appointed national office bearers of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday, August 17, 2026, following the announcement of a new organizational team by party president Nitin Nabin. The reshuffle, effective immediately, introduces a mix of experienced leaders and new faces across key positions.

The BJP unveiled its new national team under Nabin, who formally assumed the presidency on January 20, 2026. The announcement includes the appointment of 13 national vice presidents, eight general secretaries, and 16 national secretaries. Notable appointments to the vice president role include former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje Scindia, former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat, Ram Madhav, and Baijayant Jay Panda. Six of the thirteen vice presidents are women.

Among the general secretaries are former Union minister Smriti Irani, former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb, Vinod Tawde, and Sunil Bansal. B.L. Santosh will continue in his role as National General Secretary Organisation. Union Minister Piyush Goyal has been named National Treasurer. The list of national secretaries features new figures such as...