NE NEWS SERVICE
NEW DELHI, SEPT 26
Increasing its focus on messaging and communication, the BJP on Saturday doubled its number of spokespersons in the newly formed team of party chief J P Nadda, with inclusion of leaders from all sections of society, religions and regions of the country.
Congratulations and best wishes to the new team. I am confident they will uphold the glorious tradition of our Party of serving the people of India selflessly and with dedication. May they work hard to empower the poor and marginalised. https://t.co/5beiCTkcsA
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 26, 2020
The number of women in the team of national office-bearers has also increased from eight to 13, with five appointed vice-presidents and three national secretaries.
The BJP on Saturday announced the long-awaited list of its national office-bearers as the party effected a major reshuffle in key organisational positions, gave the team a more pan-India look and brought in new faces, including some seen to be strongly associated with its core ideology.
There are 23 spokespersons, including three women as against one last time, in the newly formed team of BJP president Nadda.
Former cabinet ministers and leaders from Nagaland to Punjab, and those with diverse backgrounds and representing different religions, are among those in the spokespersons” team.
For injecting fresh blood and new energy, heads of almost all the party”s wings –- Yuva Morcha, SC Morcha, ST Morcha, Kisan Morcha — are new and relatively younger faces.
The political observers” team has representation from all religions and sections of society.
Besides balancing social equations, equal emphasis has been given on domain expertise with inclusion of former bankers, bureaucrats and leaders with expertise in various fields, including defence and economics.
The spokespersons’ team will be led by Anil Baluni who has been elevated as chief spokesperson besides being national media in-charge.
Only two spokespersons – Bizay Sonkar Shastri and Meenakshi Lekhi – have been replaced while the rest have been retained.
