Santosh Bhartiya

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Born (1950-03-26) March 26, 1950 (age 74)
CitizenshipIndian
OccupationAuthor, Journalist and Politician
PredecessorKhurshed Alam Khan
SuccessorSalman Khurshid
Political partyJanata Dal
Parent(s)
  • Bhairav Singh Rathore (father)

Santosh Bhartiya is an Indian journalist, author, film producer, and former Member of Parliament.[1] He served as a Member of Parliament in the 9th Lok Sabha [2]. He is the author of books like V.P Singh, Chandrashekhar, Sonia Gandhi & Me, Kamzor Duniya Ka Rasta, and Nishane Par.[3]

In July 2021, Santosh Bhartiya was identified as one of the potential targets of surveillance in the Pegasus spyware scandal[4], where journalists, activists, and political figures were reportedly monitored using spyware developed by Israel's NSO Group.[5]

Biography

He began his journalism career with Ravivaar in the late 1970s and later joined The Telegraph in 1985. In 1986, he founded Chauthi Duniya, the first Hindi weekly of its kind, known for its investigative journalism. Bhartiya was also instrumental in launching Jain TV, India’s first private news channel.[6][7]

Bhartiya was among those targeted in the Pegasus spyware scandal, a controversy involving the use of spyware developed by Israel’s NSO Group to monitor the phones of journalists, activists, and political figures. The scandal raised significant concerns over privacy and surveillance in India.[4][8]

Political career

Santosh Bhartiya served as a Member of Parliament in the 9th Lok Sabha, representing the Farrukhabad constituency in Uttar Pradesh, where he defeated Salman Khurshid.[9] During his time in office, Bhartiya focused on social justice and the rights of marginalised communities.[6][10]Template:Verification needed

Career

Santosh Bhartiya is the editor in chief of Chauthi Duniya (first weekly newspaper in Hindi).[11]

In addition to his journalism and political career, Bhartiya wrote the book “VP Singh, Chandrashekhar, Sonia Gandhi aur Mein”.[12] In this work, Bhartiya reflects on his close associations with V.P. Singh and Chandrashekhar, recounting critical events during their tenures as Prime Ministers, as well as the political strategies and challenges they faced. He also discusses his observations of Sonia Gandhi’s role in shaping the Congress Party and her leadership during pivotal times in Indian politics.[13] Through candid anecdotes and insights, the book provides a deeper understanding of the complexities of Indian political history from Bhartiya’s unique perspective as both a journalist and a political insider.[14][15]

Bhartiya has also produced films such as “Hogaya Dimaag Ka Dahi”, “Fatso”, and “Bhaiyyaji Superhit”.

Works (as author)

  • Dalit and Minority Empowerment[16]
  • Patrakarita[17]
  • Nishane Par[18]
  • V.P Singh, Chandrashekhar, Sonia Gandhi & Me [12]

References

  1. ↑ mxm_india (2011-09-23). "Choice between lion and jackal: Santosh Bhartiya". MxMIndia. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
  2. ↑ https://ceomadhyapradesh.nic.in/Links/Books/89_Vol_II.pdf
  3. ↑ "V.P. Singh, Chandrashekhar, Sonia Gandhi aur Main - Urd…". Goodreads. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Bhardwaj, Ananya (2021-07-18). "List of Indian journalists, activists allegedly put on surveillance using Pegasus". ThePrint. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
  5. ↑ ANI (2021-07-19). "Phone numbers of over 40 Indian journalists leaked by Pegasus spyware". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Loksabha members : Bhartiya , Shri Santosh - Data is Info: Data is more useful if it is made available in a better format". Data is Info. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  7. ↑ https://www.santoshbhartiya.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/English-About-book-About-Author-Editorial-Buying-Links.pdf
  8. ↑ "WhatsApp Snooping: Praful Patel Among 41 Targeted Through Pegasus Spyware". HuffPost. 2019-11-01. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  9. ↑ "Farrukhabad lok sabha constituency election results from Uttar Pradesh for year 1989 | ElectionsIndia.Live". Elections India Live. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  10. ↑ mxm_india (2011-09-23). "Choice between lion and jackal: Santosh Bhartiya". MxMIndia. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  11. ↑ "Home". Chauthi Duniya. 2020-04-14. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "V.P. Singh, Chandrashekhar, Sonia Gandhi aur Main - Urd…". Goodreads. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  13. ↑ Sharma, Vinod. "When VP Singh worked to make Sonia Gandhi the PM in 2004". Hindustan Times.
  14. ↑ Gupta, Pranjal. "When Rajasthan CM Lost Post Over 6-Minute News Report". News24. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  15. ↑ "किताबवाला: राजीव गांधी की मौत के बाद सोनिया, अमिताभ पर क्यों भड़की थीं, सौरभ के सामने खुलासा!". The Lallantop (in हिन्दी). 2021-12-14. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  16. ↑ Bhartiya, Santosh (September 2008). DALIT MINORITY EMPOWERMENT. RAJ. p. 468. ISBN 9788126715992.
  17. ↑ Bhartiya, Santosh (September 2005). PATRAKARITA NAYA DAUR NAYE PRATIMAN. RADHA. p. 310. ISBN 8171199860.
  18. ↑ Bhartiya, Santosh (January 2005). NISHANE PAR SAMAY SAMAJ AUR RAJNITI. RADHA. p. 288. ISBN 9788171199877.

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