Our leadership brings together legal expertise, media authority, and grassroots development experience — united by a shared commitment to strengthening democratic governance.
Legal professional with international legislative exposure and expertise in global political systems
Mr Dron Yadav is a legal professional with experience representing clients before various courts and tribunals across India, bringing practical insight into constitutional processes and institutional governance.
He has international legislative exposure from his brief tenure at the United States Capitol in 2018, where he worked with a U.S. Congressman and gained first-hand experience of legislative functioning in a federal democracy. Mr Yadav actively studies global political systems, electoral processes, and democratic frameworks, and regularly contributes opinion editorials on international affairs to leading Indian news publications.
He closely observed the U.S. Presidential Elections in 2020, travelling across 30 U.S. states and later documenting his observations in his book 'America Banaam America' in Hindi. He further observed the U.S. Presidential Elections (2024) and the UK General Elections (2024), strengthening his comparative perspective on democratic practice.
Through his legal background, international exposure, and sustained engagement with global democratic systems, he contributes policy-relevant insight and strategic depth.
Senior journalist and international political commentator based in London
Mr Avinash Kalla is an overseas correspondent for First India News, based in London, and an author with a long-standing focus on politics, elections, and public affairs.
A journalist with over two decades of professional experience, he has previously worked with The Times of India and Mail Today, and his writing has appeared across leading Indian and international publications, reflecting deep engagement with political reporting and analysis.
An alumnus of the University of Westminster, he is the author of America 2020: Ek Bata Hua Desh, published by Rajkamal Prakashan, which examines contemporary American elections and democratic divides. He is also the founder of Talk Journalism, India's first journalism festival, creating a national platform for media dialogue and ethics.
In addition to journalism, Mr Kalla has served as a Media Advisor to the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, bringing valuable experience at the intersection of media, governance, and public policy.
Development practitioner with experience in youth engagement and organisational management
Mr Maheep Poonia brings experience in youth development, civic engagement, and organisational management, contributing meaningfully in the implementation capacity.
He has been actively involved in youth-oriented development programmes, including the organisation of job fairs and community engagement initiatives designed to promote employability, civic responsibility, and social participation. His work also includes organising large-scale community events, such as half-marathon initiatives, aimed at promoting fitness, discipline, leadership, and healthy living among young citizens.
In addition to social and youth-focused initiatives, Mr Poonia has worked closely in election management and democratic processes, providing organisational and logistical support to ensure effective coordination, compliance, and smooth execution. This experience has given him practical insights into grassroots governance, electoral systems, and institutional coordination — perspectives that are highly relevant to policy and governance-focused international engagements.
Professionally, Mr Poonia serves as the Director of Apple Tours, a tour and travel enterprise.
