Ritika Chopra
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Ritika Chopra | |
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| Education | St. Xavier's College, Kolkata |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Employer | The Indian Express |
| Awards | International Press Institute India Award (2020) Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award (2021) Chameli Devi Jain Award for Outstanding Women Mediapersons (2024) |
Ritika Chopra is an Indian journalist. She is associated with The Indian Express.
Early life
Chopra was born in Kolkata, in the Indian state of West Bengal. She studied at St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, where she obtained bachelor's degree in Mass Communication and Videography.[citation needed]
Career
Chopra started her journalism career in 2006 with Hindustan Times in Kolkata. In 2007, She moved to New Delhi and worked on politics, education, social issues. She also worked with Mail Today and The Economic Times. Chopra joined in The Indian Express in 2015. She has reported extensively on the Election Commission of India, the Central government and public policy issues. In September 2026, she triggered a massive nationwide debate with multi part investigative series revealing that two Election Commissioners had objected on record 14 times in 10 months over being kept in the dark regarding crucial systemic actions, such as voter list modifications.
Awards
- Laadli Media Award (2018)
- International Press Institute's India Award (2020).
- Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award (2021)
- Chameli Devi Jain Award for Outstanding Women Mediapersons (2024)
References
- 1 2 "Ritika Chopra". The Indian Express. Retrieved 24 September 2026.
- 1 2 প্রতিনিধি, নিজস্ব (2026-09-24). "ঋতিকা চোপড়া, দ্য নেম ইজ্ এনাফ". How. (in Bengali). Retrieved 2026-09-24.
- ↑ "Ritika Chopra news: Read stories by Ritika Chopra". The Economic Times. Retrieved 24 September 2026.
- ↑ "Ritika Chopra: The Calm Journo Behind Stormy Election Commision Story – The Indian Awaaz". 2026-09-24. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
- ↑ "Election Commission Investigation: Ritika Chopra Answers All Your Questions On ECI Investigation". The Indian Express. 2026-09-24. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
- ↑ "14 times in 10 months, two Election Commissioners objected on record to poll panel steps". The Indian Express. 2026-09-23. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
- ↑ IPI-Admin (2021-02-24). ""There is no replacement for shoe-leather reporting"". ipi.media. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
- ↑ "Express journalist wins Laadli award". The Indian Express. 2017-03-24. Retrieved 2026-09-24.
- ↑ "Express reporter wins IPI India Award 2020 for coverage of Election Commission". The Indian Express. 17 February 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2026.
- ↑ "Indian Express's Ritika Chopra, independent journalist Greeshma Kuthar win Chameli Devi award". The Indian Express. 14 March 2024. Retrieved 24 September 2026.