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BJP president Nitin Nabin announced a newly constituted national team of office-bearers.
The overhauled 65-member lineup introduces nearly 50 new faces to the party apparatus.
Veteran figures like Smriti Irani and Ram Madhav make notable comebacks to prominent roles.
General secretaries including Vinod Tawde and Sunil Bansal retain their positions for leadership continuity.
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Deepak Mhaskey takes over from Amit Malviya to lead the party's social media operations.
The strategic reshuffle accommodates various internal factional opinions and includes several defectors.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the new appointees, emphasizing grassroots connection.
The restructuring specifically targets the upcoming 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.
Observers note the team is also designed to lay groundwork for the 2029 Lok Sabha challenge.
The combination of fresh energy and experienced leadership aims to strengthen organizational readiness.