Maharashtra/Delhi/Mumbai: The ‘National Journalist Association’—a prominent organization advocating for journalists’ rights—has taken a significant step to strengthen its presence in Maharashtra. Mr. Rakesh Kumar Gupta, the National President of the Association, has appointed senior journalist Mr. Vijay Ramchandra Malkhede, a resident of Yavatmal (Ner), as the State President for Maharashtra. Since the announcement, he has been receiving a steady stream of congratulations from the journalism fraternity and within the organization.
25 Years of Experience and a Strong Profile: The newly appointed State President, Mr. Vijay Ramchandra Malkhede, is a well-known figure in the media industry. A graduate, Mr. Malkhede possesses extensive experience spanning 25 years in journalism, editing, and media management.
Work with Major Media Houses: He served ‘Dainik Bhaskar’ for nine years. Additionally, he has held key positions at prestigious newspapers such as Dainik Punyanagari, Sakal, Dainik Navbharat, and Dainik Namo Maharashtra. Currently, he is associated with ‘Dainik Public Post’.
Multi-regional Experience and Skills: He has worked in various locations, including Yavatmal, Akola, Aurangabad, and Nagpur in Maharashtra, as well as Jaipur in Rajasthan. Beyond editing, he maintains strong connections in the fields of advertising, social work, and political circles.
National and State Leadership Expresses Joy and Offers Congratulations
Dharmendra Mishra (In-charge for Maharashtra) and Vineet Sinha (Co-in-charge) have expressed great happiness over Mr. Malkhede’s appointment. Senior office-bearers from across the country have also conveyed their best wishes. Notable among them are National General Secretary Sanjay Kumar Suman, National Secretary Neeraj Kumar Singh, Organization Secretary Abhishek Srivastava, and National Media In-charge Ashok Kumar Singh. State presidents and office-bearers—including Vijay Verma (Delhi President) and Sanjay Kumar (General Secretary), Bimal Gupta (West Bengal President), Harilal Sharma (Rajasthan President), Mahesh Prasad (Chhattisgarh President), and Krishna Gupta (President, Eastern Uttar Pradesh)—have also extended their congratulations and best wishes. Representatives from the Bihar state unit—including State Patron Baldev Prasad Singh, Prof. Anil Bhushan, State President Abodh Thakur, Women’s Wing President Pooja Mishra, Senior Vice President Chandan Kumar Jha, State General Secretary Naveen Jha, and Secretary Niranjan Kumar—have extended their congratulations and best wishes.
Expectation of Extensive Organizational Expansion
National President Rakesh Kumar Gupta, along with all senior leaders, has expressed confidence that, driven by Mr. Malkhede’s able guidance and extensive experience, the organization will witness rapid and widespread expansion across both rural and urban areas of Maharashtra.





