From Bank Manager To BJP IT Cell Chief: A Look At Amit Malviya's Political Journey

News Photogallery india From Bank Manager To BJP IT Cell Chief: A Look At Amit Malviya's Political Journey Last Updated:August 17, 2026, 18:08 ISTDuring his tenure, Amit Malviya emerged as one of the BJP’s most active communicators, frequently engaging with opposition leaders and promoting the party’s political messaging.1/6From banking to politics: Before entering active BJP politics, Amit Malviya had a career in banking. He worked with ICICI Bank, Calyon, HSBC and Bank of America, where he held senior positions. (Image: X)2/6Amit Malviya's Educational background: Malviya completed a Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) from Dayalbagh Educational Institute in Agra. He later pursued a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) in Finance and Systems from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Pune, according to his LinkedIn bio. (Image: PTI)3/6Entry in BJP’s digital ecosystem in 2009: Amit Malviya’s association with the BJP gained prominence in 2009 when he was involved with Friends of BJP, a forum that used digital outreach and SMS campaigns to promote the party, according to a report in Business Standard. (Image: PTI)4/6Took charge of BJP’s IT Cell in 2015: In 2015, Malviya was appointed to head the BJP’s national IT Cell. He subsequently became one of the party’s most recognisable faces in political communication and social media. (Image: PTI)5/6Role in West Bengal elections: Ahead of the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, Malviya was appointed as one of the BJP’s co-in-charges for the state. The BJP went on to win 77 seats, finishing as the principal opposition party to the Trinamool Congress. (Image: IANS)6/6Removed from IT & Social Media Cell post: The BJP on Monday removed Malviya as its IT & Social Media Cell chief as part of a wider organisational reshuffle. Deepak Mhaskey from Chhattisgarh has been appointed as the new IT cell chief. The BJP has not stated a reason for Malviya’s removal or announced his next assignment. (Image: ANI)Next Photogallery