BJP Reshuffle: Nitin Nabin Names Rajya Sabha MPs Satish Poonia Punjab In-Charge, Tarun Chugh Gujarat In-Charge

August 18, 2026

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a major organisational reshuffle under national president Nitin Nabin, unveiling a new team of national office-bearers as the party prepares for the upcoming electoral cycle.

Former Rajasthan BJP state president and Rajya Sabha MP Satish Poonia has been appointed as the party’s National General Secretary. Several senior leaders, including Smriti Irani, Vinod Tawde, Sunil Bansal, Biplab Kumar Deb, and Harish Dwivedi, have been given important responsibilities.

Smriti Irani has returned to the BJP’s national organization. She has been appointed National General Secretary. Former National General Secretary Ram Madhav has been appointed National Vice President. Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje has also been appointed National Vice President.

The new team includes 13 national vice presidents, 8 national general secretaries, and 16 national secretaries. The party has incorporated new faces along with experienced leaders in the organization.

Piyush Goyal has been appointed party treasurer, while Anil Baluni will continue to serve as media in-charge. Changes have also been made to the BJP’s IT and youth wing.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the new BJP team and expressed hope that the new office-bearers will play a key role in further strengthening the organization.

This reshuffle in the party is considered significant in view of the upcoming elections. The BJP’s focus is on strengthening the organization and expanding its support base and reach in various states.