Bengal BJP names new spokespersons, media and IT cell heads in state overhaul
Synopsis
West Bengal BJP has unveiled a 12-member spokesperson panel and new leadership for its media, IT, and social media cells — its first major organisational reset since taking power in the state in 2026. The appointments, observers note, carefully balance party veterans like Sayantan Bose and Keya Ghosh with newer faces, reflecting state president Samik Bhattacharya's balancing act in a politically volatile Bengal.
Key Takeaways
West Bengal BJP announced a full restructuring of its communication cells on 14 September 2026 .
Debjit Sarkar named Chief Spokesperson, heading a 12-member spokesperson panel.
Anupam Ghosh , Joy Mallick , and Upamanyu Bhattacharya appointed as convenors of the media, IT, and social media cells respectively.
Observers say the list balances 'old guards' like Sayantan Bose and Keya Ghosh with newer appointees.
Book 'Modi Katha' by Harish Chandra Burnwal to be launched in New Delhi on 17 September 2026 , coinciding with PM Modi's birthday.
The West Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday, 14 September 2026, announced a comprehensive restructuring of its state communication apparatus, naming a fresh set of spokespersons and appointing convenors for its media, Information Technology (IT), and social media cells. The move follows the party's rise to power in West Bengal in 2026 and signals state president Samik Bhattacharya's intent to build a disciplined, multi-layered outreach structure.
New Media and IT Cell Leadership
Anupam Ghosh has been appointed convenor of the BJP's state media cell, with Partha Sarathi Chaudhury and Chandrasekhar Basuria named as co-conveners. In the Information Technology cell, Joy Mallick will serve as convenor, supported by four co-conveners — Ratnesh Singh, Ramyajyoti Sarkar, Subhojit Karmakar, and Sabyasachi Roy. The social media cell will be led by convenor Upamanyu Bhattacharya, with Pritom Bhattacharjee and Kamelia Sanyal as co-conveners.
12-Member Spokesperson Panel
Debjit Sarkar has been named Chief Spokesperson, heading a 12-member panel that includes Ritesh Tiwari, Sayantan Bose, Keya Ghosh, Pranoy Roy, Tanmay Mukherjee, Saptarshi Chowdhury, Ophelia Singha, Ankan Dutta, Megha Sen Roy, Nikhil Prasun Singh, and Samik Dasgupta. Saptarshi Chowdhury has additionally been given charge of party literature.
Old Guards and New Faces
Political observers in Kolkata noted that the list strikes a deliberate balance between established party figures and newer entrants. 'After BJP came to power in West Bengal in 2026, the state party president Samik Bhattacharya made it clear through his behaviour that he will give due respect to the original leaders. The release of the list of BJP spokespersons on Monday proved that he kept his word. Inclusion of seasoned leaders like Sayantan Bose and Keya Ghosh, among the spokesperson, proves Bhattacharya's commitment in the matter,' a Kolkata-based political observer said. The inclusion of veterans alongside younger appointees is seen as an effort to consolidate the party's expanded base in the state.
Modi Katha Book Launch Announced
Separately, a press statement issued by the BJP on the same day announced that a book titled 'Modi Katha', authored by journalist, columnist and writer Harish Chandra Burnwal, will be launched in New Delhi on 17 September — coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday. The formal launch will be presided over by Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State for Law and Justice (Independent Charge) and Parliamentary Affairs, according to the statement.
Together, the organisational appointments and the book launch signal a period of consolidation for the Bengal BJP as it settles into its role as the state's ruling party.
Point of View
And Bhattacharya appears to be managing it by giving both camps visible roles. The beefed-up IT and social media structure is also telling: Bengal's political battlefield has always been intensely street-level, but the party is clearly preparing for a digital communications war ahead of urban and rural local body elections. The simultaneous 'Modi Katha' launch announcement ties the state unit's reset firmly to the national party brand — a reminder that the Centre's imagery remains the BJP's most reliable electoral asset in Bengal even as a local leadership asserts itself.
NationPress
14 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has been named the Chief Spokesperson of West Bengal BJP?
Debjit Sarkar has been named the Chief Spokesperson of the West Bengal BJP. He heads a 12-member spokesperson panel announced on 14 September 2026, which includes veterans such as Sayantan Bose and Keya Ghosh.
Who leads the BJP's IT and social media cells in West Bengal?
Joy Mallick has been appointed convenor of the BJP's IT cell in West Bengal, with four co-conveners supporting him. The social media cell is led by convenor Upamanyu Bhattacharya , with Pritom Bhattacharjee and Kamelia Sanyal as co-conveners.
Why does the spokesperson list reflect a balance of old and new faces?
Political observers note that West Bengal BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya had signalled he would respect original party leaders after the BJP came to power in Bengal in 2026. The inclusion of veterans like Sayantan Bose and Keya Ghosh alongside newer members is seen as Bhattacharya honouring that commitment.
What is the 'Modi Katha' book and when will it be launched?
'Modi Katha' is a book authored by journalist and writer Harish Chandra Burnwal . It is scheduled to be launched in New Delhi on 17 September 2026 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday — by Minister of State Arjun Ram Meghwal .
When did BJP come to power in West Bengal?
According to reports, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came to power in West Bengal in 2026 . The recent organisational restructuring is part of the party's consolidation as the new ruling party in the state.
