The Editors Club of India (ECI) started a new chapter with a special oath ceremony held at the India International Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. The event was grand, historic, and full of positive energy. Senior editors, journalists, media teachers, and special guests from across India came together to celebrate this major moment.
The program focused on one strong message: journalism must stand for truth, ethics, and responsibility. All editors present took a promise to follow honest journalism and protect the dignity of the media.
A Promise to Bring Back Trust in Journalism
During the ceremony, editors took an oath to:
- Follow truth
- Maintain ethics
- Work with honesty
- Protect the dignity of journalism
- Avoid pressure and bias
Many people said this event is a turning point for Indian media. Today, when fake news and pressure on journalists are growing, the Editors Club of India wants to lead a new movement based on trust and transparency.
New Leaders of Editors Club of India
The new national leadership team of ECI officially took charge. These editors are well-known across the country and have years of experience.
National Office-Bearers
- Amitabh Agnihotri – National President
- Sanjay Giri – Senior Vice President
- Dr. Sunil Kaushik – National General Secretary
- Satendra Kumar Bhati – National Treasurer
- Naresh Vashishth – National Organizing Secretary
- Arvind Singh – National Vice President
- Alok Kumar Dwivedi – National Vice President
- Ashish Kumar Dhyani – National Joint Secretary
- Poornima Mishra – National Joint Secretary
- Dr. Chandrasen Verma – NRI & International Coordinator
- Sanjay Narayan Singh – IT and Digital Communication Head
This team aims to work together to protect editorial freedom and create a strong support system for journalists across India.
Big Announcements by the New Executive Committee
The Editors Club of India made several important announcements that will help in improving the media environment.
1. National Conference on Media Ethics
A national conference will soon be organized to discuss topics like media ethics, freedom of expression, digital challenges, and the responsibility of editors in modern journalism.
2. State Chapters Across India
The ECI will open chapters in every Indian state. This will help editors connect better, share ideas, and raise their voice together on national issues.
3. “Editors Honor Award”
A new annual award will be launched to honor editors and journalists who show honesty, bravery, and responsibility in their work.
This award will encourage young journalists and celebrate true journalism.
4. Policy Support for Journalist Safety
The organization will prepare policy suggestions to protect journalists from threats, pressure, and unfair situations.
These suggestions will also focus on ensuring editors get full freedom to make independent decisions.
32-Member National Committee Announced
The ECI also introduced a strong 32-member National Executive Committee. These members represent media from all parts of India – TV, print, radio, and digital.
Some key members include:
- Priyank Vajpayee – FM News
- Vishal Kalra – FM News
- Pradeep Pandey – FM News
- Rahul Bhadoria – FM News
- Pradeep Kumar Shukla – Young Bharat News
- Ritwik Sinha – Business India
- Raghvendra Pratap Singh – The Indian View
- Naved Shikoah – Dynamite Daily Newspaper
- Rajendra Kumar Gautam – Nishpaksh Divya Daily News
- Dr. Akash Kusum Bacheti – Holy Bulletin
- Umashankar Tiwari – National Frontline
- Ravi Mishra – Organiser
- Dev Sankrityayan – Aastha Channel
- Sandeep Kumar Tripathi – Panchjanya Weekly
- Deepak Kumar Rath – Uday India Magazine
- Suneel Sushil Sharma – News India
- Neeraj Mehra – Lok Today
- Rajesh Kumar Choudhary – Navbharat Times
- Umesh Chaturvedi – Prasar Bharat
- Vedvilaas Uniyal – Network 10
- Pradeep Dwivedi – LekhanAdda.com
- Ashok Yadav – Suryoday Bharat
This team will work with the core leadership to strengthen media ethics and support journalists everywhere.
A Strong Message from the National President
At the end of the ceremony, National President Amitabh Agnihotri shared a powerful message. He said: “When editors unite, truth becomes stronger. The Editors Club of India is not just an organization. It is a movement to bring back the real soul of journalism.”
His words inspired everyone present and gave new hope for a better future of Indian media.
Why This Event Matters
This oath ceremony is important because it marks a fresh start for ethical journalism in India. At a time when media faces competition, pressure, and misinformation, the Editors Club of India wants to:
- Bring back trust
- Support honest journalists
- Encourage ethical reporting
- Protect freedom of expression
- Create a strong editor community across India
The new committee has a clear vision to make journalism responsible, transparent, and people-focused.
Conclusion
The Editors Club of India has taken a strong step by forming its new national executive and taking an oath for truth and journalism ethics. Moreover, with experienced leadership and a powerful 32-member committee, the organization hopes to create a more honest and ethical future for Indian journalism.
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