BJP’s Big Poll Strategy: Vinod Tawde to Lead UP, Smriti Irani and Sunil Bansal Get Major Roles

BJP has announced new state in-charges and co-in-charges ahead of upcoming assembly elections. Vinod Tawde will handle Uttar Pradesh, while Satish Poonia has been given Punjab responsibility.

Post Published By: Sreeja Chowdhury
Updated : 23 September 2026, 3:29 PM IST
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New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a new list of state in-charges and co-in-charges as part of its organisational preparations ahead of upcoming assembly elections. The party has assigned responsibilities to several senior leaders in key states, including Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Punjab and Maharashtra.

The newly appointed leaders will coordinate with state units, strengthen organisational activities and oversee election-related preparations.

Vinod Tawde gets Uttar Pradesh charge

For Uttar Pradesh, where the assembly elections are scheduled in 2027, the BJP has appointed Vinod Tawde as the state in-charge.

Tawde will be supported by Jagdish Patel, Medha Kulkarni, Dr Pradeep Verma and Anant Ojha, who have been named co-in-charges for the state.

The new team will be responsible for coordinating with party workers, monitoring organisational activities and preparing the groundwork for the upcoming electoral battle.

Smriti Irani gets Haryana-Chhattisgarh responsibility

Former Union minister Smriti Irani has been assigned the responsibility of Haryana and Chhattisgarh.

The appointment comes as the BJP focuses on strengthening its organisational structure and improving coordination in states with major political significance.

Sunil Bansal gets key organisational role

Senior BJP leader Sunil Bansal has also been given important responsibilities in the party’s new organisational setup.

Bansal has earlier handled significant organisational assignments and has been associated with election management and booth-level planning for the party.

Satish Poonia to lead Punjab team

In Punjab, the BJP has appointed Dr Satish Poonia as the state in-charge, while Alka Gurjar has been named co-in-charge.

The party is working to expand its organisational presence in Punjab and prepare its structure ahead of future electoral challenges.

Changes in Maharashtra and Bihar

In Maharashtra, Baijayant Jay Panda has been appointed as the state in-charge. He will be assisted by Amit Malviya, Sadanand Shet Tanavade and Kamaljeet Sehrawat as co-in-charges.

For Bihar, the BJP has appointed Harish Dwivedi as the state in-charge, with Sangeeta Yadav and Rohan Gupta as co-in-charges.

BJP begins preparations for upcoming elections

The latest appointments reflect the BJP’s focus on strengthening its organisation ahead of upcoming elections. The newly appointed in-charges are expected to work closely with state leadership and party workers to streamline campaign planning and organisational activities.

Location :  New Delhi

Published :  23 September 2026, 3:29 PM IST

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