Sankarshan Thakur

Sankarshan Thakur’s Bids Adieu: Journalism Loses A Fearless Voice

Sankarshan Thakur, the editor of The Telegraph, passed away on September 8, 2025, Monday, at the age of 63, after battling a prolonged illness. Known for his sharp political analysis and deep-ground reporting, Thakur was an influential figure in Indian journalism, notably when it came to Bihar and its political landscape. Born and raised in Patna, Thakur set out for journalistic landscapes with the Sunday magazine of Ananda Bazar Patrika and subsequently strewn his glitter at The Indian Express and Tehelka. His serious journalistic coverage of political issues, especially those in Ka | Click Here...