Sati Gangadhar, journalist, Chittoor

Sati Gangadhar, a well-known journalist and social activist from Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh.

Profile Overview

• Name: Sati Gangadhar
• Profession: Journalist, Social Activist
• Current Role: Chittoor District Bureau Chief for Andhra Prabha newspaper
• Journalism Experience: Over 32 years
• Expertise: Political journalism, investigative reporting, exposing corruption

Journalism Career

• Began his career in 1992 with Eenadu
• Worked as a staff reporter for Andhra Jyothi and Surya newspapers
• Worked for magazines like Paathashaala and Maa Badi
• Contributed to weekly and daily publications like Velugubata, Vijetha, Telugu Naadu, and Janam Kosam
• Worked with Express News Service
• Experience in television journalism through SCV Cable and In Cable (around 7 years)
• Recognized for his integrity and fearless journalism

Social Activism & Leadership

• Honorary President: Andhra Pradesh Working Journalists Federation (APWJF), Chittoor District (since 2025)
• State President: Andhra Pradesh State Jangam Welfare Association (3+ years)
• Founder: District Jangam Welfare Association, Chittoor
• Advocacy Work:
  • Led statewide movements for the Jangam community
  • Fought for the removal of the term "Bhikshatana" (begging) from caste certificates
  • Ensures government schemes reach underprivileged communities

Recognition & Honors

• Honored in multiple cities like Chittoor, Madanapalle, Tirupati, Guntur, Rajahmundry, Kakinada, and Srikakulam
• Received appreciation certificates from Ramoji Rao during his tenure at Eenadu

Personal Life

• Date of Birth: July 17, 1968
• Family:
  • Father: Late Sati Subbanna
  • Mother: Vasantha
  • Spouse: Smt. Sharada (Inter-caste marriage in 1993, supported by Chittoor MLA C.K. Babu)
  • Daughters: Gautami (1994, works in Chittoor education dept.) & Yoshita (1997, B.Pharm, employed in Hyderabad)
• Student Activism:
  • Active in ABVP (Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad)
  • Held key positions like Chittoor District Convener and Guntur City Organizational Secretary

Strengths

• Expert in political news reporting
• Strong advocate for social justice and community rights
• Highly respected among officials, fellow journalists, and the public