BJP’s Big Organisational Revamp: Vinod Tawde named UP in-charge, Satish Poonia for Punjab, Tarun Chugh gets Gujarat

BJP has reshuffled its state leadership team ahead of major political challenges. Who will handle Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Gujarat, and what does the new appointment strategy indicate?

Post Published By: Ayushi Bisht

Updated : 18 August 2026, 11:20 AM IST

Vinod Tawde named UP in-charge (Img: X)

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced new appointments for state in-charges and co-in-charges as part of its organisational restructuring.

The party has assigned key responsibilities to senior leaders, including Vinod Tawde, Satish Poonia and Tarun Chugh, ahead of upcoming political challenges in various states.

Vinod Tawde Appointed Uttar Pradesh In-Charge

BJP National General Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Vinod Tawde has been appointed as the party’s Uttar Pradesh in-charge. Jagdish Ishwarbhai Patel has been appointed as the co-in-charge for Uttar Pradesh.

BJP has announced key appointments for state in-charges and co-in-charges. Vinod Tawde, National General Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP, has been appointed as Uttar Pradesh Incharge, with Jagdish Ishwarbhai Patel as Co-Incharge. Satish Poonia, National General Secretary and Rajya… pic.twitter.com/f3ZvpCaNMv

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The decision comes as Uttar Pradesh remains one of the most politically significant states for the BJP due to its large electoral base and upcoming political contests.

Satish Poonia Gets Punjab Responsibility

BJP National General Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Satish Poonia has been appointed as the party’s Punjab in-charge. Poonia, who has previously handled key organisational roles, will now oversee the party’s activities and strategy in Punjab.

Tarun Chugh Assigned Gujarat Charge

BJP Rajya Sabha MP and National Headquarters In-charge Tarun Chugh has been given the responsibility of Gujarat. Chugh will look after party organisation and political coordination in the state.