Dr. Hiren Joshi is a key, long-term aide and Officer on Special Duty (OSD) for Communications and Information Technology in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s office (PMO), serving since 2019. Often described as an “invisible” or “faceless” influential figure, he handles digital narrative management, IT, and media relations. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Key Details About Hiren Joshi in the PMO:
- Role & Background: As an OSD (C&IT) at the Joint Secretary rank, he has been with PM Modi since his tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister, specializing in tech-driven communication and social media strategy.
- Influence: He is known for directing media narratives, managing WhatsApp groups with journalists, and controlling the online ecosystem, according to X users.
- Recent Developments: Reports in late 2025 indicated a temporary, unexplained disappearance from his usual media communication channels, followed by a reported return, as discussed on Facebook and by TheWire.in.
- Controversies: He has faced scrutiny from opposition parties regarding his influence on media and alleged unofficial business activities, note X users. [1, 2, 3, 4]
He is listed as one of the key OSDs on the official PM India website. [6]
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[1] https://m.thewire.in/article/politics/hiren-joshi-narendra-modi-pmo
[3] https://x.com/KothadiyaSpeaks/status/1996452644282675627