The Congress party has named Supriya Bhardwaj as its new National Media Coordinator, effective immediately. This decision was announced by Pawan Khera, who chairs the Media and Publicity Department of the party.
The appointment of Supriya Bhardwaj to this role comes during the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, with four phases of voting already completed across 23 states and union territories.
This appointment follows the resignation of Radhika Khera, a former national coordinator of the Congress media department, who recently left the party and joined the BJP.
Supriya Bharadwaj has been appointed as National Media Coordinator of Congress party, with immediate effect. pic.twitter.com/YCvxYJbewY
— ANI (@ANI) May 14, 2024
Who is Supriya Bhardwaj?
Supriya Bharadwaj is a journalist with over 16 years of experience in the media industry. She began her career as a journalist with India Today, where she worked for several years before joining Mail Today in 2010. In November 2016, she moved to India Today/Aaj Tak, where she covered topics such as Congress, Parliament, and special stories.
Educationally, Supriya Bharadwaj holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration (BBA) followed by a master’s degree in mass communication. She has a strong background in reporting and media communication.
On March 31, 2023, Supriya Bharadwaj announced her departure from India Today and Aaj Tak, marking the end of her tenure in TV news channels. Throughout her career, she has been known for her pro-Congress stance, actively sharing updates on the Congress party and covering various initiatives such as Rahul Gandhi’s projects and the Bharat Jodo Yatra.
Supriya Bharadwaj’s journalistic style has been characterized by her supportive coverage of Congress, often sharing friendly photographs with prominent Congress leaders like Sonia Gandhi and Sam Pitroda. Her contributions to media reporting have been notable, particularly in the political landscape and coverage of significant events related to the Congress party.