The Patrkar Varta Ep#7 Vijay Rawat on Ankita Bhandari Case, RTI Activism, UKSSSC Scam & The Fight for Truth in Uttarakhand

In this powerful episode, journalist and RTI activist Vijay Rawat reveals how he uncovered the Ankita Bhandari case, exposed major recruitment scams, and challenged government corruption through fearless ground reporting.He walks us through his journey — from choosing digital journalism during COVID to filing critical RTIs, facing threats, and even going on a hunger strike to demand accountability.Vijay also discusses Uttarakhand’s shifting political landscape, the rise of public resistance, and what it takes to speak truth to power in a system stacked against transparency. #vijayrawat #thepatrakarvarta #DigitalJournalism #UKSSSCScam #AnkitaBhandariCase #GroundReport-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00 – Trailer02:00 – Introduction02:43 – Starting the Journey: How Vijay Rawat Entered Journalism07:32 – Why Choose Digital Media During COVID Despite No Fixed Income?08:53 – Live Reporting Fears: What If Wrong Information Goes Out?09:45 – The Real Beginning: How Journalism Became a Path11:45 – The Power of Three: Working with Tribhuwan Chauhan & Pol Khol Bahuguna12:37 – Ankita Bhandari Case: How He Got the First Lead22:50 – Were There Threats While Reporting the Ankita Bhandari Case?23:47 – Justice or Injustice? His Take on the Ankita Bhandari Verdict25:38 – Who Played Key Roles in Getting the Accused Punished?27:56 – Digging Deep: How They Unearth Stories Like Recruitment Scams34:48 – Is Uttarakhand on the Verge of Political Change?38:28 – Views on Uttarakhand Kranti Dal (UKD)40:58 – Will There Be a Power Struggle in Swabhimaan Morcha?43:53 – The Inside Story: Why He Went on Hunger Strike at Jal Sansthan46:41 – Cultural Change in Uttarakhand: Is It Real or Perceived?48:08 – Government Schemes: What’s Really Happening on the Ground?50:06 – Dev Doliya Trend: Spiritual Revival or Just a Buzz?53:40 – The Work Behind the Scenes: Life of an RTI Activist57:42 – Why So Many Irregularities in the Education Department?1:00:35 – Interviewing UKSSSC Chairman Martolia Ji: What Stood Out?1:02:02 – Rapid Fire Round: Sharp Takes with Vijay Rawat---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Devbhoomi.live is one of the leading news portals and one of the most-read news portals in Uttarakhand. It presents news bulletins and other news videos daily, containing political and social events in the state. Be with us. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Visit Devbhoomi - https://devbhoomi.liveFollow devbhoomi.live on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/officialDevbhoomiLiveFollow devbhoomi.live on Instagram - https://instagram.com/devbhoomi.live-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-Please watch: "Full Podcast with Ramesh Bhatt | Journalism, Politics & Uttarakhand’s Future | Devbhoomi Live" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hkn-6QMjAGQ-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-