Harsh Vardhan J. Rathod
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| Harsh Vardhan J. Rathod | |
| Born | 23 September 1992 (age 34) Mahalaxmi Pol, Khadia, Raipur, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication, Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT), Delhi |
| Occupation | Journalist, Political Strategist |
| Years active | 2012-present |
| Known for | Journalism, Agricultural Journalism, Political Strategy |
| Notable works | Kisan Bharat Yatra, Millionaire Farmer of India (MFOI) |
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| Parents | Jitendra Chiman Lal Rathod (father), Sanju Ben Jitendra Rathod (mother) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Harsh Vardhan J. Rathod (also known as Harsh Jitendra Rathod) is an Indian journalist and political strategist. The experience that he gained includes journalism, television anchoring, digital media, agricultural journalism and political campaign-related activities. He has been involved in reporting about public issues, agriculture, politics and social matters, as well as participating in political and youth-related activities.[1][2][3][4]
Early Life & Education
Harsh Vardhan J. Rathod, also called Harsh Jitendra Rathod (હર્ષ જીતેન્દ્ર રાઠોડ), was born on 23 September 1992 in Mahalaxmi Pol, Khadia, Raipur, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Later he moved to live with his parents in Pipardi Ki Pol. Rathod has done a Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT), Delhi. This education in journalism gave him an academic background for his further career in television, news and digital media.
Career
Harsh Vardhan J. Rathod began his career in journalism with Kenson Information Services through K News Gujarati, where he worked as an anchor. He later moved from Gujarat to Delhi and worked with media organisations including India News, Vedika News, Ritam Digital and Krishi Jagran. His work across these organisations has included television anchoring, journalism, digital media and reporting on public and social issues. His areas of professional work have included governance, public policy, agriculture and social issues. Rathod has also worked in agricultural journalism through his association with Krishi Jagran. He participated in the Kisan Bharat Yatra, during which he visited villages in Gujarat and Haryana and interacted with farmers to understand issues relating to agriculture and rural communities. He also joined and worked in the Millionaire Farmer of India (MFOI) campaign organised by Krishi Jagran.[5][6]
Political Career
From 2012 to 2014, Harsh Vardhan J. Rathod was part of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Yuva Mitra Sangathan campaign and worked at the grassroots level.
He has also served as a Ward Head of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) in the Jamalpur–Khadia Assembly constituency of Ahmedabad, covering the Jamalpur and Khadia areas.
In recent years, there have also been discussions about his association with the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Ajit Pawar in political circles in Delhi.[7][8][9] This refers to discussions about his political association and should be distinguished from his earlier political activities.[10][11]
Notable Works
Rathod's professional work includes television anchoring, news reporting, digital media and agricultural journalism. His participation in the Kisan Bharat Yatra involved field visits across villages in Gujarat and Haryana and interaction with farmers. His work associated with Krishi Jagran also included participation in the Millionaire Farmer of India (MFOI) campaign. Through his journalism and field-based activities, his work has covered subjects related to agriculture, governance, public policy and social issues.[12][13][14]
Achievements and Recognition
Harsh Vardhan J. Rathod's professional experience includes work across television, journalism, digital media and agricultural reporting.[15]
He also participated in the 14th Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad (Indian Student Parliament), held from 8 to 10 February 2025. The programme was organized by the MIT School of Government, Pune, Bharat, and focused on democracy, leadership, governance and public policy.
His participation in the Kisan Bharat Yatra and the MFOI campaign forms part of his professional activities related to agricultural journalism and farmer-focused field work. His experience in media has also been connected with political communication and campaign-related activities.[16][17]
Personal Life
Harsh Vardhan J. Rathod is the son of Jitendra Chiman Lal Rathod and Sanju Ben Jitendra Rathod. He works in Gujarati and Hindi. It has been stated that Harsh Vardhan J. Rathod has been associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). These references concern reported personal or community associations and are separate from his professional work in journalism and political activities.[18][19]
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References
- ↑ Rangtaali Dandiya Nights 2026 Concludes Grandly in Vasant Vihar, Delhi . In Siwan Samachar . Retrieved 23 October 2026
- ↑ Rangtaali Dandiya Nights 2026 Delhi . In The Open Press Hindi . Retrieved 23 October 2026
- ↑ Vasant Vihar Rangtaali Dandiya Nights 2026 Grand Finale: Harsh Vardhan Rathod Attends . In TMINS . Retrieved 23 October 2026
- ↑ Rangtaali Dandiya Nights 2026 Concludes Grandly in Vasant Vihar; Harsh Vardhan Rathod Attends the Event . In Bharat Media Today . Retrieved 23 October 2026
- ↑ Krishi Jagran’s MFOI VVIF Kisan Bharat Yatra Drives Gujarat Farmers Towards MFOI Awards Recognition . In Krishi Jagran . Retrieved 23 October 2026
- ↑ MFOI VVIF Kisan Bharat Yatra Reached Gujarat: Farmers and MFOI Awards . In Krishi Jagran Hindi . Retrieved 23 October 2026
- ↑ NCP Announces New Appointments at State, District, Assembly and Ward Levels . In TMINS . Retrieved 23 October 2026
- ↑ Under the Leadership of State President Virendra Singh, NCP (Ajit Pawar) to Contest Elections on 250 Seats in Delhi; Harsh Vardhan Rathod to Play a Key Role in Strengthening the Organisation . In Bharat Media Today . Retrieved 23 October 2026
- ↑ NCP Strengthens Delhi Organisation Under Virendra Singh, With Harsh Vardhan Rathod Focusing on Public Outreach . In Siwan Samachar . Retrieved 23 October 2026
- ↑ Appointment of New Office Bearers and Workers at State, District, Assembly and Ward Levels . In TMINS News . Retrieved 23 October 2026
- ↑ NCP Delhi Expansion Under Virendra Singh’s Leadership . In Dailyhunt . Retrieved 23 October 2026
- ↑ Delhi NCP (AP) Strengthens Organisational Presence Ahead of 2027 MCD Elections; Harsh Vardhan J Rathod Given Key Responsibility . In 99 News (16 September 2026) . Retrieved 2 October 2026
- ↑ Delhi NCP (AP) Strengthens Organisational Presence Ahead of 2027 MCD Elections; Harsh Vardhan J Rathod Given Key Responsibility . In Newswire of India (16 September 2026) . Retrieved 2 October 2026
- ↑ Delhi NCP (AP) Strengthens Organisational Presence Ahead of 2027 MCD Elections; Harsh Vardhan J Rathod Given Key Responsibility . In Daily District News (16 September 2026) . Retrieved 2 October 2026
- ↑ Delhi NCP (AP) Strengthens Organisational Presence Ahead of 2027 MCD Elections; Harsh Vardhan J Rathod Given Key Responsibility . In The India Forbes News (16 September 2026) . Retrieved 2 October 2026
- ↑ Delhi NCP (AP) Strengthens Organisational Presence Ahead of 2027 MCD Elections; Harsh Vardhan J Rathod Given Key Responsibility . In News Today 24x7 (16 September 2026) . Retrieved 2 October 2026
- ↑ Delhi NCP (AP) Strengthens Organisational Presence Ahead of 2027 MCD Elections; Harsh Vardhan J Rathod Given Key Responsibility . In Insider News Times (16 September 2026) . Retrieved 2 October 2026
- ↑ Delhi NCP (AP) Strengthens Organisational Presence Ahead of 2027 MCD Elections; Harsh Vardhan J Rathod Given Key Responsibility . In Times News Express (16 September 2026) . Retrieved 2 October 2026
- ↑ Delhi NCP (AP) Strengthens Organisational Presence Ahead of 2027 MCD Elections; Harsh Vardhan J Rathod Given Key Responsibility . In Today News Standard (16 September 2026) . Retrieved 2 October 2026