BJP names Biplab Kumar Deb as new MP in-charge in organisational reshuffle
Synopsis
The BJP has reshuffled its Madhya Pradesh organisational command, installing former Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb as the new state in-charge and Rekha Verma as co-in-charge. The move, part of a wider nationwide restructuring by national president Nitin Nabin, signals the party's intent to recalibrate its ground presence in a state it already governs with a strong majority.
Key Takeaways
Biplab Kumar Deb , former Tripura Chief Minister and BJP national general secretary , named new Madhya Pradesh in-charge on 23 September 2026 .
Rekha Verma appointed co-in-charge, replacing Satish Upadhyay ; Deb replaces Mahendra Singh .
Appointments announced by BJP national president Nitin Nabin as part of a wider state in-charge reshuffle.
CM Mohan Yadav and state BJP chief Hemant Khandelwal welcomed the changes and thanked outgoing leaders.
Brijgopal Loya appointed new Madhya Pradesh BJP state media in-charge in a separate organisational change.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday, 23 September 2026, appointed former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb as the party's new in-charge for Madhya Pradesh, replacing Mahendra Singh, as part of a wider reshuffle of state organisational responsibilities announced by BJP national president Nitin Nabin. Rekha Verma has been named co-in-charge, taking over from Satish Upadhyay. The changes were welcomed by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and state BJP president Hemant Khandelwal.
Key Appointments
Biplab Kumar Deb, who also serves as a BJP national general secretary, brings significant organisational experience to the role, having previously led the party's government in Tripura. Rekha Verma's elevation to co-in-charge signals a reconfiguration of the central-state coordination structure ahead of the party's next phase of political activities in the state.
What the State Leadership Said
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav congratulated both Deb and Verma, saying the new organisational leadership would bring renewed energy to party workers and further strengthen the BJP's presence in Madhya Pradesh.
State BJP chief Khandelwal also extended congratulations on behalf of the Madhya Pradesh unit, while acknowledging the contributions of the outgoing leaders. 'In the Bharatiya Janata Party, our National President has made changes in responsibilities. Our new in-charge is Biplab Deb, and co-in-charge is Rekha Verma. On behalf of the Madhya Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party, I congratulate both of them,' Khandelwal said. He added: 'On behalf of all the workers of the Madhya Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party, I especially thank Mahendra Singh and Satish. I hope that under the leadership of our new in-charge, we will all work together to strengthen the organisation of our Bharatiya Janata Party.'
Media Wing Also Revamped
In a separate organisational change, the Madhya Pradesh BJP appointed Brijgopal Loya as its new state media in-charge. Loya had previously served as co-media in-charge, spokesperson, and party panellist. 'This is a new responsibility; I have been continuously working in this department alongside Hon Ashish Agrawal. Previously, I worked as the co-media in-charge, and before that as a spokesperson and panellist. This is merely a change in responsibilities. The core work remains the same,' Loya said.
Context and What Comes Next
The reshuffle is part of a nationwide organisational restructuring exercise by the BJP under national president Nitin Nabin. For Madhya Pradesh, where the BJP holds government with a comfortable majority, the focus now shifts to tightening ground-level coordination between the state unit and central leadership. The incoming in-charge and co-in-charge are expected to prioritise booth-level strengthening and inter-district coordination in the run-up to future electoral cycles.
Point of View
Whose Tripura tenure had its own controversies, can build the kind of quiet booth-level network that wins ground rather than headlines. The simultaneous media wing change, with Loya stepping up, suggests the state unit is also thinking about narrative management in the coming political cycle.
NationPress
23 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the new BJP in-charge for Madhya Pradesh?
Biplab Kumar Deb, a former Chief Minister of Tripura and BJP national general secretary, has been appointed as the new BJP in-charge for Madhya Pradesh, replacing Mahendra Singh. The appointment was announced by BJP national president Nitin Nabin on 23 September 2026.
Who is the new co-in-charge for Madhya Pradesh BJP?
Rekha Verma has been named the new co-in-charge for Madhya Pradesh, replacing Satish Upadhyay. She takes up the role as part of the same organisational reshuffle that elevated Biplab Kumar Deb.
Why did the BJP reshuffle its Madhya Pradesh organisational leadership?
The changes are part of a wider nationwide restructuring of state in-charges and co-in-charges carried out by BJP national president Nitin Nabin. The Madhya Pradesh unit is focused on strengthening its organisational network and improving coordination between state and central leadership ahead of future political activities.
What role has Brijgopal Loya been given in the Madhya Pradesh BJP?
Brijgopal Loya has been appointed the new state media in-charge for the Madhya Pradesh BJP, taking on expanded responsibilities after previously serving as co-media in-charge, spokesperson, and party panellist.
How did Chief Minister Mohan Yadav respond to the appointments?
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav congratulated Biplab Kumar Deb and Rekha Verma, saying the new organisational leadership would bring renewed energy to party workers and further strengthen the BJP in Madhya Pradesh.
