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| Tributes Pour In for Renowned Journalist Sankarshan Thakur Following His Passing | | Sankarshan Thakur: A Legacy in Journalism | | |  NEW DELHI SEPTEMBER 09:-
Sankarshan Thakur, the esteemed editor of The Telegraph and a notable political writer, passed away on Monday at the age of 63.
Thakur embarked on his journalism journey in 1984 with the Sunday magazine after earning a degree in political science from Hindu College, Delhi University. He later held various editorial roles at The Telegraph, The Indian Express, and Tehelka.
Throughout his career, he covered significant events including the Bhopal gas tragedy, the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, and the Sri Lankan civil war.
In recognition of his contributions, he received the Prem Bhatia Award in 2001 and the Appan Menon Fellowship in 2003.
Thakur authored several political biographies, including Subaltern Saheb, which focuses on Lalu Prasad Yadav, and Single Man: The Life and Times of Nitish Kumar of Bihar.
He also penned The Brothers Bihari, exploring the lives of Yadav and Kumar.
The Press Club of India conveyed its condolences, stating that Thakur’s insightful political commentary and steadfast dedication to truth will be sorely missed.
“We’ve lost a fearless voice in journalism,” the organization remarked on social media.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh expressed that Thakur's passing signifies a loss for a “liberal, democratic, secular and pluralistic India,” highlighting his role as a strong advocate for these values.
Ramesh praised Thakur as an incisive analyst of Indian politics, noting his impactful writings on Bihar and Jammu & Kashmir, and described him as a “delightfully brilliant writer.”
Rashtriya Janata Dal MP Manoj Kumar Jha remarked that Thakur’s death represents a loss of one of the country’s “finest chroniclers of truth, courage, and complexity.”
“A quiet lamp has gone out, yet its glow will endure,” Jha stated on social media, reflecting on Thakur’s significant contributions as a journalist and author.
He emphasized that Thakur maintained a delicate balance between reporting and resistance with exceptional integrity over the years.
“Sankarshan consistently reminded us that journalism is not about closeness to power but about loyalty to the struggles and aspirations of the people,” he added.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor described Thakur’s passing as a substantial loss for Indian journalism.
He was one of the greats – a reporter who truly understood India’s political landscape and articulated it with remarkable clarity and empathy,” Tharoor noted. “His legendary political reporting and masterful books showcased his sharp intellect and unwavering integrity.”
Raj Kamal Jha, chief editor of The Indian Express, referred to Thakur as a friend and a moral compass.
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