Journalist Aakar Patel set to take charge of Amnesty India

June 18, 2015 13:30

Aakar Patel has worn a lot of hats in his time. Stockbroker, editor, publishing salesman, columnist, media agency director, podcaster and from today, Executive Director of Amnesty International India.

The renowned journalist, who is known for being more than forthright with his views, is set to take charge of the non-governmental organisation at a time when the government has made it clear that it isn't very favourably disposed towards activists of the human rights' tribe.

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