Vachnesh Tripathi | |
|---|---|
| Born | India |
| Occupation | Writer, journalist |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Vachnesh Tripathi is an Indian writer, journalist and a former editor of Panchjanya, [1] a weekly news magazine published by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. [2] A former president of the Chandra Shekhar Azad Janmashatabdi Samaroh Samiti, [3] Tripathi has authored several books. [4] [5] [6] He was honored by the Government of India, in 2001, with the fourth highest Indian civilian award of Padma Shri. [7]
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