Malviya out: BJP's IT cell chief is chem professor

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Deepak Mhaskey as its new IT Cell chief, replacing Amit Malviya in a significant organizational update. Mhaskey, a Chhattisgarh-based political organiser, will take charge of the party’s national digital operations. With a career spanning chemistry teaching, agriculture, data analysis, and public-sector governance, Mhaskey’s background starkly contrasts with the typical profile of a political social-media strategist.

Born in 1968, Mhaskey holds an MSc in Chemistry, a diploma in cement technology, and a course in computer programming. Before joining the BJP, he worked as a college Chemistry professor for many years, later transitioning into agriculture and horticulture, where he accumulated over three decades of experience. His expertise includes organic farming, road construction, and data analysis, particularly in electoral information and government beneficiary schemes.

Mhaskey has been affiliated with the BJP for over a decade, serving as the State Spokesperson in Chhattisgarh since 2009. His appointment to the national IT Cell marks a transition from state-level organisational work to a prominent position within the BJP’s national digital setup. Prior to his BJP role, Mhaskey held a non-official independent director position at Engineers India Limited (EIL) from 2021 to 2025, where he served on several committees including Audit, CSR, Risk Management, and Nomination and Remuneration.

He also served as the chairman of Chhattisgarh Medical Services Corporation Limited, a government entity responsible for medical supplies and related services. Mhaskey’s diverse professional background, encompassing party politics, data analysis, government programs, and public-sector administration, is expected to influence his approach to the BJP IT Cell’s digital communication, outreach, and campaign strategies.