Sant Prasad Rai has been appointed as Senior VP – News & Production, ABP News. He will be responsible for all content on ABP News, Sant Prasad will report to Rajiv Khandekar.
Khandekar has been elevated as EVP – News & Production, ABP News, and ABP Majha.
On the appointment, Avinash Pandey, CEO of ABP Network, said, “I am certain that his two and a half decades of experience will bring immense value to the channel to reach its desired milestones and goals.
“We thank Sumit Awasthi for his contributions as VP – News & Production for ABP News. He has led with courage. Sumit will continue as a lead anchor and will be in charge of the 8 pm slot on ABP News. He shall report to Sant Prasad Rai. We look forward to continuing to work with Sumit as a proud member of the ABP family.”
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