TV journalist and head of the psephology firm 'Jan Ki Baat', Pradeep Bhandari, has been appointed as the national spokesperson of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by JP Nadda.
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In a post on X, Bhandari thanked PM Modi for "giving me a chance to serve the country and contribute to his mission of Viksit Bharat 2047"
"I thank Honorable PM @narendramodi ji for giving me a chance to serve the country and contribute in his mission of Viksit Bharat 2047. I thank party president @JPNadda ji, Home Minister @AmitShah ji, National Organization Secretary @blsanthosh ji for giving me the chance to serve the party. Jai Hind."
Previously, Bhandari worked with many reputed news organisations such as Republic TV, India News, and Zee News before launching his own firm. Currently, he works as a psephologist and presents his surveys to different channels during Assembly and general elections.
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In a statement, the BJP said its national president, J P Nadda, has appointed Bhandari as a national spokesperson with immediate effect.
The BJP's website lists a total of 30 national spokespersons, excluding Bhandari, headed by Lok Sabha MP Anil Baluni.