'Will counter propaganda, dispel misconceptions': New BJP IT cell chief Mhaske

NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party's freshly appointed IT cell chief, Deepak Mhaske, declared on Monday that the party's social media squad will persist in delivering accurate responses and rebutting misconceptions circulating on the internet. Speaking to reporters post his appointment, Mhaske emphasized that his entire team would enthusiastically collaborate to aid the BJP in winning elections and catering to the public's needs.

The BJP's main objectives are crystal clear: securing electoral victories to serve the people, and his whole team will tirelessly strive towards this goal using social media, the newly appointed IT cell head stated. Despite the persistent emergence of propaganda, truth remains unyielding. While such misleading information may generate temporary moods, consistent provision of correct answers over the long haul will dispel people's misconceptions and guide the BJP forward, he added.

Mhaske succeeded Amit Malviya, who led the party's social media operations for over a decade. Malviya gained prominence in 2009 through a forum called 'Friends of BJP' and assumed the helm of the party's IT department in 2015. Expressing his confidence in the new team, Malviya conveyed his belief that they would elevate the party's digital communication to new heights.

He extended his gratitude to the BJP's robust social media support base, describing it as a dedicated and energetic community that has significantly contributed to shaping India's public discourse. Malviya also expressed his appreciation for the numerous interactions he had with BJP supporters on social media during his tenure, which he described as invaluable.

He hopes his successors will continue to receive this unwavering support. India is on the brink of achieving even greater milestones under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the BJP. Malviya emphasized that his contributions to this journey will be eternally remembered. The other members of the new social media team are Priti Gandhi, Shivanand Dwivedi, Alok Bhatt and Arun Yadav.