RK Gandhi is a senior media professional and the Managing Editor of Sadhna News (MP/CG), with over 25 years of distinguished experience in print and electronic journalism. He possesses deep domain knowledge across all aspects of media, reporting, editorial leadership, and conflict-zone journalism.
He is an alumnus of Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, Bhopal, where he completed his Post-Graduation in Mass Communication, securing topper position in his batch.
RK Gandhi has also undergone prestigious institutional training, including:
Bureau of Parliamentary Studies and Training (BPST) internship at the Lok Sabha Secretariat, Parliament of India, New Delhi
Defence Correspondents Course (DCC) conducted by the Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence
Parliamentary and defence communication training
During his parliamentary internship, he participated in high-level interactive sessions with Prime Minister, Lok Sabha Speaker and several Union Ministers.
Conflict & Naxal Reporting Expertise
RK Gandhi is nationally recognized for his exclusive and high-risk reporting on Left Wing Extremism (Naxalism). He has:
Conducted regular ground reporting from Naxal-affected regions
Spent extensive time in Naxalgarh and Abujhmad (Abujhamar)—one of India’s most inaccessible and unsurveyed regions, considered the strongest Maoist base in the Red Corridor
Conducted exclusive interviews with top Naxal leaders
Faced multiple death threats due to his fearless journalism
His exclusive footage and reports have been picked up by national media outlets, contributing significantly to public understanding of internal security challenges.
Author & Recognition
He is the author of the book “NAXAL LIVE”, a powerful first-hand account of his journey through Naxal-affected areas and conflict zones.
For this work, he was honored with:
Padma Shri Mukutdhar Pandey Samman at the 8th International Hindi Conference, Sri Lanka
Awards & Honors
Laadli Media National Award
Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha Utkrisht Electronic Media Journalist Award – 2020
Multiple recognitions for investigative and conflict journalism
International Representation
RK Gandhi has represented Indian journalism at global platforms, including:
Vishwa Hindi Sammelan, Mauritius
International Hindi Conference, Sri Lanka
Professional Associations
He has worked with several leading national and regional media organizations, including:
Gandhi Times
SNN TV
Dainik Bhaskar
Jansatta
Swadesh
Lokmat
ETV
Zee Network
Lokayat – National Magazine
RK Gandhi
RK Gandhi is an Indian journalist, editor, author, and conflict-zone reporter, known for his extensive work in print and electronic media. He is the Managing Editor of Sadhna News (Madhya Pradesh/Chhattisgarh) and has over 25 years of professional experience in journalism. He is particularly recognized for his reporting on Left Wing Extremism (Naxalism) and internal security issues in central India.
Early Life and Education
RK Gandhi completed his postgraduate degree in Mass Communication from Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, Bhopal, where he secured the top position in his batch.
He later underwent professional training at the Bureau of Parliamentary Studies and Training (BPST) under the Lok Sabha Secretariat, Parliament of India, New Delhi. During this period, he attended interactive sessions with senior constitutional authorities, including the Prime Minister of India and the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, as well as several Union Ministers.
Career
RK Gandhi has worked across major national and regional media organizations in both print and electronic journalism. His professional associations include Dainik Bhaskar, Jansatta, Swadesh, Lokmat, ETV, and Zee Network.
He is currently serving as the Managing Editor, Sadhna News (MP/CG), where he oversees editorial operations and news coverage.
In addition to newsroom leadership, he has completed the Defence Correspondents Course (DCC) conducted by the Directorate of Public Relations, Ministry of Defence, which focuses on defence reporting and parliamentary affairs.
Naxal and Conflict Reporting
RK Gandhi is known for his long-term reporting on Naxal-affected regions in central India. He has conducted field reporting from areas commonly referred to as Naxalgarh, including Abujhmad (Abujhamar)—an unsurveyed and remote region considered a stronghold of Maoist insurgents in the Red Corridor.
His work includes exclusive interviews with senior Naxal leaders and ground reports produced under high-risk conditions. Some of his coverage has been carried by national media outlets. During the course of this reporting, he reportedly faced security threats.
Authorship
RK Gandhi is the author of the book Naxal Live, which documents his experiences and observations while reporting from Naxal-affected areas. The book focuses on ground realities of insurgency, security challenges, and life in conflict zones.
Awards and Recognition
Padma Shri Mukutdhar Pandey Samman – awarded at the 8th International Hindi Conference, Sri Lanka, for Naxal Live
Laadli Media National Award
Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha Utkrisht Electronic Media Journalist Award (2020)
International Participation
RK Gandhi has represented Indian journalism at international forums, including:
Vishwa Hindi Sammelan, Mauritius
International Hindi Conference, Sri Lanka
Areas of Expertise
Print and electronic journalism
Conflict and internal security reporting
Parliamentary and defence affairs
Editorial leadership