LJA Announces ‘LJA Assistance Group’ at Lucknow Journalists Association Meeting; New Members Join the Organization
Lucknow: Alok Kumar Tripathi, President of the Lucknow Journalists Association (LJA) and Treasurer of the State Headquarters Accredited Correspondents Committee, emphasized the importance of adopting a positive mindset to progress in life. He stated that only by eliminating negativity and embracing optimism can one achieve success. He advised staying away from individuals with a negative outlook, as one’s company significantly influences their life. Instead, he urged journalists to associate with people who foster positivity and good thoughts.
Tripathi also highlighted the importance of focusing on those who stand by you rather than worrying about those who do not. He encouraged setting clear goals and working diligently and honestly towards achieving them. He stressed that organizational strength is essential, as unity within the association empowers its members. Furthermore, he emphasized the role of social media in today’s era, advising journalists to utilize it wisely and effectively.
Tripathi shared these insights during an LJA meeting held at Hotel Heritage Inn Blue. In a unanimous decision, the attendees announced the formation of the ‘LJA Assistance Group,’ assigning its management responsibility to State Organization Minister Mohammad Faheem. He will be supported by Dr. Vandana Awasthi, Vijay Anand Verma, and Sanjay Pandey. The members voluntarily agreed to contribute ₹100 per month to the group, which will provide financial aid to members in need. The group received an initial contribution of ₹3,250, and Faheem will maintain a detailed monthly record of funds collected and disbursed.
Welcoming the initiative, Alok Tripathi described helping someone in need as a noble deed. The meeting also resolved to hold a grand session in Lucknow in April, inviting members from LJA branches across the state and beyond.
Additionally, five new members—Dr. Archana Chhabra, Advocate Ashish Dubey, Photographer Sandeep Dey, and Journalists Ravi Upadhyay and Shafeeq Ahmed—joined the association and were welcomed with garlands. Outgoing LJA Lucknow President Deepak Gupta was assigned the charge of the Lucknow district until a new president is appointed, receiving congratulations and a warm welcome from all attendees.
Prominent attendees included Women’s Unit President Dr. Vandana Awasthi, General Secretary Vijay Anand Verma, Dr. Archana Chhabra, Organization Minister Mohammad Faheem, Treasurer Sanjay Kumar Pandey, Ashish Dubey, Ram Babu, Deepak Gupta, Anil Chaudhary, and Shaif Khan Shariq. Others present included Media Incharge Trinath Sharma, Jitendra Nishad, Amit Srivastava, Praveen Singh, Ranjit Singh, Nihal Ahmed, Sanjeev Dey, Mateen Ahmed, Ajeet Gupta, Jai Prakash Singh, Rohit, Mohammad Sueb, and Laxmi Kant Tiwari.
