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BJP Unveils 'Team Nitin Nabin' with Piyush Goyal as National Treasurer
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🗓 17 Aug 2026, 03:58 PM
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The BJP has announced a new leadership group dubbed 'Team Nitin Nabin', appointing Piyush Goyal as national treasurer and Smriti Irani as general secretary.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today announced the formation of a new leadership cadre, referred to as "Team Nitin Nabin". The announcement came during a party meeting where senior leaders outlined the new structure.
Piyush Goyal has been named the national treasurer of the party, a role that will involve overseeing financial matters and fundraising activities. Smriti Irani was appointed as the general secretary, responsible for coordinating party operations and strategy.
The move is seen as a strategic effort by the BJP to consolidate its leadership ranks ahead of upcoming elections. By assigning key portfolios to experienced politicians, the party aims to strengthen its organizational framework and electoral outreach.
Piyush Goyal has been named the national treasurer of the party, a role that will involve overseeing financial matters and fundraising activities. Smriti Irani was appointed as the general secretary, responsible for coordinating party operations and strategy.
The move is seen as a strategic effort by the BJP to consolidate its leadership ranks ahead of upcoming elections. By assigning key portfolios to experienced politicians, the party aims to strengthen its organizational framework and electoral outreach.