Shakti Kumar Sharma appointed state general secretary for western Uttar Pradesh

The Joint Journalists Security Council Association, registered in New Delhi, has appointed Shakti Kumar Sharma as the state general secretary for western Uttar Pradesh as part of its organisational expansion.

The appointment was announced by the association. According to the identity card issued by the organisation, Sharma has been given responsibility with the aim of strengthening the safety, respect and rights of journalists in the region.

The association said it is working to protect the interests of journalists, safeguard the freedom of journalism and make journalists aware of their rights. It also aims to bring journalists together and raise their problems before the concerned officers and the administration.

The organisation said it will provide support to journalists whenever required. Through the appointment of Sharma, the association has expanded its organisational responsibilities in western Uttar Pradesh.

The names of Ankush Raghav, the national president of the Joint Journalists Security Council Association, and Dr Rohitash Chaudhary, the national senior vice president, are mentioned on the identity card as authorised signatories.

The association has said that collective efforts are necessary to protect the safety, respect and rights of journalists. It also expressed its commitment to maintaining the freedom of journalism and remaining ready to work for the interests of journalists.