BJP appoints state in-charges for poll-bound UP, Punjab day after unveiling ‘Team Nitin Nabin’

BJP appoints state in-charges for poll-bound UP and Punjab day after unveiling ‘Team Nitin Nabin’ TOI News Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Aug 18, 2026, 11:27 IST Comments Share AA Text Size Small Medium Large New BJP state in-charges NEW DELHI: The BJP on Tuesday appointed state in-charges for poll-bound Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, which will vote early next year.In Uttar Pradesh, where the saffron party will seek a third consecutive term, BJP national president Nitin Nabin appointed national general secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Vinod Tawde as the state in-charge, with national secretary Jagdish Ishwarbhai Patel serving as his co-incharge.In Punjab, where the ruling AAP and the opposition Congress are the main contenders, BJP national general secretary and Rajya Sabha member Satish Poonia has been appointed the sole in-charge.The BJP also appointed Rajya Sabha MP Tarun Chugh, who is in charge of the party’s national headquarters, has been assigned responsibility for Gujarat, the home state of both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah. The BJP has been in power in Gujarat since 1995.The appointments came a day after the BJP unveiled a new team of national office-bearers to assist party president Nitin Nabin. The party named 13 vice-presidents, including nine new faces; eight general secretaries, six of them first-time appointees; and 16 secretaries, 15 of whom are new.Among the prominent leaders who retained their positions are former Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje as vice-president, Sunil Bansal and Vinod Tawde as general secretaries, Anil Baluni as head of the media department, and Sambit Patra as the north-east coordinator. The TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most."