Draft:Lok Patrika
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Lok Patrika s the leading Gujarati-language daily newspaper published in India. Its headquarters are in Ahmedabad has a strong circulation in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Mehsana, Bhuj, Bhavnagar and Junagadh[1]
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| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Broadsheet |
| Owner | Avesh Malviya |
| Editor | Avesh Malviya |
| Language | Gujarati |
| Headquarters | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
| Country | India |
| Website | lokpatrika.in |
History
Lok Patrika[2] was founded on June 1, 2010, by journalist Avesh Malviya.[3] Patrika is published as a Gujarati daily newspaper. Its headquarters is located in Ahmedabad. Patrika publishes a daily edition consisting of 8 to 12 pages and is distributed across the entire state of Gujarat. With its unwavering commitment to truth, accuracy, and fair reporting, Patrika has earned the trust and respect of millions of readers in Gujarat and beyond. Patrika has also become a training ground for young journalists. Many journalists from Gujarat have received their training here. Lok Patrika is considered a strong pillar of journalism.[4]
In addition to its excellence in Gujarati journalism, Patrika Daily has also established itself as a pillar of community engagement. The newspaper has played a vital role in promoting social awareness, encouraging cultural heritage, and advocating for the rights of marginalized communities. When it comes to trustworthy and impartial news in Gujarat, Lok Patrika is the first choice of the people.[5][6][7][8]
Digitally
In 2020, during the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, Lok Patrika’s news website became highly popular across Gujarat. For reliable and accurate news, Lok Patrika became the first choice for Gujarati people.
Columnists
- Jay Vasavada
- Dilip Sanghani
- Alpesh Karena
- Deepak Jagtap
- Falguni Vasavada
- Mukesh Anjana
- Vasant Mehta (Grandfather)
- Dr. Mitali Bhachech
- Prerak Soni
- Bhawar Meena
- Pratap Khuman
- Falgun Rathod