Archive · 19 Aug 2025
D. Somasundar Elected as IJU National Secretary-General
D Somasundar, a veteran journalist, has become the new leader of the Indian Journalists Union.
His father was a freedom fighter, and his mother fought for women's rights.
Starting as a local reporter, Somasundar worked for a newspaper for many years.
He also helped uncover 'Paid News' in elections, showing how some news was being bought.
He has been involved in different government groups and has taught people digital skills.
This new role means he'll now be working to help journalists nationwide.
D Somasundar was unanimously elected as National Secretary-General of the Indian Journalists Union (IJU).
Born in 1957, Somasundar's father was a freedom fighter, and his mother was a women's rights activist.
He began his journalism career as a correspondent for the Visalandhra daily and worked there for 30 years.
Somasundar was instrumental in exposing the Paid News phenomenon during the 2009 general elections in Andhra Pradesh.
He has served on numerous advisory committees for the Andhra Pradesh government and led digital literacy programs.
- Who
- D Somasundar, a veteran journalist.
- What
- D Somasundar was elected National Secretary-General of the Indian Journalists Union (IJU).
- When
- The election happened recently, but the exact date isn't mentioned.
- Where
- The article does not mention where the election took place. Somasundar is from West Godavari district, India.
- Why
- To lead and represent the Indian Journalists Union.
- New Position
- National Secretary-General, IJU
- Birthdate
- June 21, 1957
- Birthplace
- Ravulaparru, West Godavari district
- Father
- Virata Raju (Freedom Fighter)
- Mother
- Subbayamma (Activist)
- Journalism Career Start
- Correspondent for Visalandhra daily
- Tenure at Visalandhra
- 30 years