BJP Announces Organisational Reshuffle Under Chief Nitin Nabin
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced an organisational overhaul of its national team under party chief Nitin Nabin, appointing new office-bearers to senior roles including national vice-presidents, general secretaries, secretaries, and the treasurer.
What Happened
According to reports, the BJP unveiled its fresh leadership lineup on Monday, August 17, 2026. The restructuring introduces new faces and shifts established leaders into crucial central roles under party president Nitin Nabin. The leadership structure comprises thirteen national vice-presidents, eight newly designated national general secretaries, key organisational functionaries, sixteen national secretaries, and a designated treasurer.
Key Highlights
- Party Leadership: The reshuffle took place under BJP chief Nitin Nabin.
- National Vice-Presidents: Thirteen leaders were selected as vice-presidents, including Vasundhara Raje Scindia, Ram Madhav, D. Purandeshwari, former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat, former Union Minister Bharti Pawar, Manpreet Singh Badal, and Tariq Mansoor.
- National General Secretaries: Eight leaders were appointed to general secretary posts, including former Union Minister Smriti Irani, former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb, Sunil Bansal, Vinod Tawde, Satish Poonia, Gajendra Patel, Harish Dwivedi, and Sanjay Bhatia.
- Organisational Roles: The party opted to retain B.L. Santhosh in his role as national general secretary (organisation). In addition, Shivprakash and Saudan Singh were named national joint general secretaries (organisation).
- Treasurer: Union Minister Piyush Goyal has been designated as the party’s treasurer.
- National Secretaries: The BJP announced sixteen national secretaries, featuring former AAP leader Sandeep Pathak, Anil Antony, and Rohan Gupta.
Why This Matters
This restructuring reallocates responsibilities among central party figures and former state leaders, positioning prominent leaders such as former chief ministers and union ministers across key organisational posts under Nitin Nabin’s leadership.
What to Watch Next
The party has not detailed specific departmental allocations or immediate upcoming agendas for the newly appointed office-bearers beyond the announced organisational structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has been appointed as the BJP treasurer?
Union Minister Piyush Goyal has been appointed as the treasurer in the new national team.
Who leads the new BJP national team?
The new national leadership team was established under BJP chief Nitin Nabin.
Who was retained as national general secretary (organisation)?
The party chose to retain B.L. Santhosh as the national general secretary (organisation).
Source: Based on reporting from The Hindu.