- Dhanbad, India
- March 10, 2025
A strategic and detail-oriented professional specializing in political intelligence, media advisory, and communication strategy, with extensive experience in electoral campaigns, policy research, public relations, and crisis management. Proficient in developing data-driven insights, crafting compelling narratives, and executing high-impact political and media strategies for government bodies, political parties, and think tanks. Skilled in digital and traditional media, ground intelligence, and reputation management, with a deep understanding of navigating complex political landscapes. Strong leadership in strategic communication, stakeholder engagement, cross-functional collaboration, and team management, ensuring effective execution of campaigns and public affairs initiatives.
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Political Consultant | Strategic Communications & Media Specialist
Led campaign operations as Zonal In-Charge for Jharkhand Assembly Election 2024, overseeing political intelligence, ground surveys, media research, and strategy development for BJP. Managed and guided a team of Zonal and Field Associates across 15 ACs, coordinating with party leaders and workers. Drafted constituency-specific speeches for top leaders, including the Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministers. Built relationships with stakeholders, journalists, and influencers to enhance public outreach. Handled crisis management, countering fake news and negative narratives. Executed political campaigns, media research, and communication strategies for Assembly & General Elections in Karnataka and Chhattisgarh. Led a 101-member field team for political intelligence and campaign execution during the 2024 General Elections. Managed call centers, war rooms, outreach programs, and influencer engagements. Tracked media coverage and social media activities of stakeholders and opposition. Conducted daily research and analysis, delivering actionable insights for strategic decision-making across Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.
Managed media relations at local, regional, and national levels by coordinating with district and block-level journalists to ensure comprehensive coverage. Organized press conferences, media events, and interviews while preparing reports, media scans, sentiment analyses, and press releases. Facilitated live coverage across TV and digital platforms, collaborating with journalists to maximize outreach. Handled crisis communication by mitigating fake news, countering negative narratives, and managing adverse media coverage. Led the development and management of the Virtual Press Room (VPR), engaging over 4,000 media professionals, and established the Jan Suraaj TV (JSTV) YouTube channel to enhance digital media outreach.