The Telegraph Editor Sankarshan Thakur dies after brief illness, Congress mourns
Senior journalist and The Telegraph's Editor Sankarshan Thakur died in a hospital in the National Capital Region after a brief illness on Monday.
He was 63.
Thakur, who was born in Patna on July 13, 1962, is known as one of the finest journalists of the country.
Before returning to The Telegraph for his second stint in 2009, he worked with The Indian Express, Tehelka and Third Eye TV, reported The Telegraph.
The Press Club of India mourned his death and wrote on X: " Sankarshan Thakur, senior journalist, author and Editor of The Telegraph, passed away at Medanta Hospital, Gurgaon today. "
His last rites will be conducted at the Lodhi Road crematorium, New Delhi at 5 pm, the PCU earlier wrote on X.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge condoled the death of the prominent journalist and wrote on X: " Deeply saddened by the passing of brilliant journalist, author and the editor of the Telegraph, Shri Sankarshan Thakur."
"His incisive reporting, fearless political commentary and eloquent writing style leave an enduring legacy. My deepest condolences and thoughts are with his family, friends, colleagues and readers," he said.
Deeply saddened by the passing of brilliant journalist, author and the editor of the Telegraph, Shri Sankarshan Thakur.
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) September 8, 2025
His incisive reporting, fearless political commentary and eloquent writing style leave an enduring legacy.
My deepest condolences and thoughts are with his… pic.twitter.com/bAzs9wfL5b
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
Related Articles
Avoid ‘my-state’ attitude, talk to Centre: SC to Tamil Nadu on language row
The Supreme Court on Monday advised the Tamil Nadu government to engage directly with the Centre over its demand to retain the state’s two-language policy, rather than airing its objections through the media, while hearing a case related to the allocation of land for new Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas (JNVs).
Let's not dishonour Mahatma Gandhi's legacy: Shashi Tharoor on renaming MGNREGA as row escalates
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Monday described the controversy surrounding the renaming of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) as “unfortunate”, as the Congress and other Opposition parties hardened their stance against the move during the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament.
From fallout to fresh talks: Prashant Kishor meets Priyanka Gandhi Vadra after Bihar poll rout
Nearly a month after the Bihar Assembly elections, political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has reportedly met senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, a development that has drawn attention given their strained history.
Warm welcome, big diplomacy: Indian PM Narendra Modi starts three-nation tour in Jordan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jordan on Monday as part of his three-nation tour, receiving a warm welcome from members of the Indian community. Jordan’s Prime Minister, Jafar Hassan, greeted the Indian leader at the airport upon his arrival.
Latest News
Canada announces nearly $7M for energy modelling and innovation projects
‘Who broke the promise?’ Sunil Gavaskar questions Messi’s role in Kolkata fiasco
Avoid ‘my-state’ attitude, talk to Centre: SC to Tamil Nadu on language row
NFR delivers first-ever Rail-carried automobiles to its New Sairang Railway Station
