Decoding BJP rejig: Bid to hit refresh in wake of protests, run-up to key state polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in conversation with BJP national president Nitin Nabin. (ANI File Photo) 5 min readNew DelhiAug 18, 2026 05:45 AM IST First published on: Aug 18, 2026 at 05:44 AM IST The BJP’s organisational overhaul signals the return of leaders who had been sidelined, replaces the social media in-charge, and brings in a new youth wing president — all changes that are being viewed within the party as a much-needed refresh after the recent CJP protests and before crucial state elections. As expected, the party has inducted several leaders from UP and Punjab ahead of polls in the two states.