The post of Rajya Sabha TV’s editor-in-chief has been vacant since August 2017 when Gurdeep Singh Sappal stepped down from the position. Photo: Ramesh Pathania/MintNew Delhi: Television journalist Rahul Mahajan has been appointed as editor-in-chief of the television channel Rajya Sabha TV. Founded in 2008, Rajya Sabha TV is owned and operated by Rajya Sabha and covers the proceedings of the upper house of the Parliament. Vempati was given the responsibility of Rajya Sabha TV in August 2017. Mahajan’s appointment comes at a time when government is eyeing a clean up and expansion of Rajya Sabha TV.

Source: Mint February 25, 2018 16:52 UTC