New BJP social media team members delete or hide X posts, deactivate handles

According to a report by Alt News, the announcement of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) new social media team on Monday, August 17, was followed by immediate scrutiny of the appointees' digital footprints. A search conducted on the platform X shortly after the official announcement revealed that the accounts belonging to four newly appointed social media co-convenors—Priti Gandhi, Shivanand Dwivedi, Alok Bhatt, and Arun Yadav—had either been deactivated or rendered inaccessible to the public.

The sudden disappearance of these profiles has prompted questions regarding the transparency and history of the individuals selected for these roles. Social media co-convenors play a significant part in shaping the party's digital narrative and communication strategy, making the accessibility of their past public statements a point of interest for political observers and the public alike.

While the BJP has not issued an official statement regarding the status of these accounts, the incident highlights the ongoing trend of political figures curating or scrubbing their digital history upon assuming high-profile organizational responsibilities. The accessibility of these handles remains a subject of discussion within Indian political circles as analysts examine the implications of such digital shifts on party transparency.