BJP appoints Vinod Tawde as Uttar Pradesh in‑charge, Smriti Irani to lead Haryana and Chhattisgarh

The BJP announced a reshuffle of its state leadership ahead of upcoming elections, appointing senior figures as in‑charges for key regions. Vinod Tawde, a veteran leader from Maharashtra, has been tasked with overseeing Uttar Pradesh, the party’s most populous state. Smriti Irani, a former Union minister, has been given dual responsibility for Haryana and Chhattisgarh, reflecting the party’s confidence in her organisational abilities. The appointments are intended to streamline campaign management and strengthen grassroots coordination across these states. Party officials said the assignments are effective immediately, and the new in‑charges will work closely with local units to implement the party’s agenda.