Amit Malviya is an Indian politician serving as the national convener of the IT cell of the Bharatiya Janata Party is an Indian politician. Hailing from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. He completed his BBM from Dayalbagh Educational Institute and PGDM Finance Management from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies Symbiosis International University.[1] He went on to work in the banking sector for a number of years.[1][2][3]
In 2009, Malviya gained prominence in the BJP through the forum 'Friends of BJP'. Following this he was made the head of the BJP IT Cell in the year 2015.[1][2][3]
Controversies
[edit]Allegations of Sexual Misconduct
[edit]In June 2024, Congress leader Supriya Shrinate demanded the removal of Amit Malviya as head of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) IT Cell, following allegations made by Santanu Sinha, a member of the Hindu Samhati organization. Sinha accused Malviya of involvement in sexual exploitation of women, allegedly taking place in hotels and BJP offices in West Bengal.[4] Malviya denied the claims and filed a legal notice against Sinha, demanding an apology and retraction.[5] Subsequently, Sinha issued a public apology, stating that his comments were misinterpreted and that he did not intend to accuse Malviya of misconduct.[6]
FIR Over Alleged Misinformation Campaign
[edit]In May 2025, the Indian Youth Congress filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Malviya and Arnab Goswami, editor-in-chief of Republic TV, alleging that they disseminated false information claiming the Istanbul Congress Center in Turkey was an international office of the Indian National Congress. The complaint described the post as part of a "criminally motivated campaign" to mislead the public and defame Rahul Gandhi.[7] The Karnataka High Court later stayed the proceedings against both individuals, pending further review.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "कौन हैं सुब्रमण्यम स्वामी के निशाने पर आए अमित मालवीय? इन वजहों से पहले भी विवादों में रहा है नाम" [Who is Amit Malaviya, who targeted Subramanian Swamy? Due to these reasons, the Chief of BJP IT Cell has been in disputes before.]. TV9 Hindi (in Hindi). 9 September 2020. Archived from the original on 22 March 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ a b Mohan, Siddhant (10 September 2020). "अमित मालवीय : जिन पर भाजपा के खिलाफ़ काम करने के आरोप लगते हैं" [Amit Malaviya: Those accused of working against BJP]. LallanTop (in Hindi). Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ a b "अमित मालवीय: जानिए कैसे आगरा से बीबीएम किया लड़का बन गया बीजेपी का आईटी सेल हेड" [Amit Malaviya: Know how the boy who did BBM from Agra became BJP's IT cell head]. Jansatta (in Hindi). Indian Express Limited. 27 March 2018. Archived from the original on 3 September 2020. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
- ^ "Congress alleges BJP IT Cell head Amit Malviya indulged in sexual exploitation of women". The Economic Times. 15 June 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ^ "BJP's Amit Malviya Seeks Apology For "False And Derogatory" Post". NDTV. 17 June 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ^ "Amit Malviya sexual misconduct allegations: Santanu Sinha issues another apology letter". India Today. 16 June 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ^ "FIR filed against BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya, journalist Arnab Goswami". The New Indian Express. 21 May 2025. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ^ "Karnataka High Court stays case against Arnab Goswami, Amit Malviya over Congress office claim in Turkey". Bar & Bench. 22 May 2025. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
Further reading
[edit]- Mohan, Archis (16 September 2017). "Amit Malviya, BJP's digital messenger". Business Standard. Retrieved 22 March 2021.