BJP IT Cell
| Information Technology Cell overview | |
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| Type | Information Technology Cell |
| Jurisdiction | India |
| Employees | 5000/5500–6000 approximately |
| National IT Cell Head responsible |
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| State IT Cell Head responsible |
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| Parent of the Information Technology Cell | Bharatiya Janata Party |
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The Bharatiya Janata Party Information Technology Cell (commonly known as the BJP IT Cell or BJP Social Media Cell) is a specialized department of the Indian political party BJP, responsible for managing the party's digital and social media outreach. The cell has been alleged of spreading misinformation, causing mob lynchings and popularising stereotypical narratives against Muslims. It also coordinates online campaigns, promotes party narratives, and amplifies the voices of its leaders and members across various platforms.
Since 2015, the cell has been headed by Amit Malviya, who plays a key role in shaping the party's digital strategy and online narratives. According to a report by The Washington Post, the BJP IT Cell operates an extensive digital network comprising around 150,000 social media workers who disseminate content across numerous WhatsApp groups, often targeting the fears and sentiments of India's Hindu majority.