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TNIE journalist conferred with Devrishi Narad Patrakar Samman
NEW DELHI: The Devrishi Narad Patrakar Samman 2025, one of the most esteemed recognitions in Indian journalism, was conferred on several outstanding journalists this year, including The New Indian Express (TNIE) Senior Assistant Editor Rajesh Kumar Thakur, on Friday. Based in Delhi, Thakur was recognised for his exceptional reportage across key beats such as politics, government policies, the BJP, PMO, RSS, Indian Railways, and the Rajya Sabha. His award-winning portfolio featured several high-impact stories, including the investigative series Operation Sindoor, his in-depth coverage of the Delhi Assembly elections, and notable reports like 'Dilli Ab AAP Ki Nahi' ('Delhi No Longer Yours, AAP') and 'Delhi to Get a woman CM' — stories that sparked wide readership and discussion for their sharp insights and timely revelations. Thakur's incisive journalism stood out among over 90 nominations received by the Indraprahstha Vishwa Samvad Kendra (IVSK) for this year's awards. Held annually since 2010, the awards celebrate excellence in journalism across diverse beats such as rural affairs, women's empowerment, politics, and governance. The award ceremony took place on Friday at the Constitution Club, New Delhi. Among the dignitaries present were Pradeep Joshi, Akhil Bharatiya Sah-Prachar Pramukh of the RSS, and Navneet Kumar Sahgal, IAS and Chairman of Prasar Bharati, along with other eminent personalities from media and governance. The winners were selected by a distinguished jury comprising veteran journalists and experts, underscoring the credibility and prestige of the honours.
New Indian Express
09-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Congress can't claim credit for caste census: BJP spokesperson Dr Guru Prakash Paswan
Dr Guru Prakash Paswan, a prominent Dalit leader from Bihar, national spokesperson of the BJP, and one of the party's most articulate young voices, strongly criticised the Congress for attempting to take undue credit for caste enumerations. "The Congress has neither the moral nor political right to claim credit for the caste census. Neither the Congress nor its allies in Bihar, such as the RJD, have ever genuinely prioritised proportional representation for Dalits, OBCs, or other marginalised communities in their political frameworks. These are parties that engage in politics purely for the sake of politics," he remarked. Speaking to Rajesh Kumar Thakur, Dr Paswan stated, "The caste census is a natural extension of the empowerment agenda pursued by the NDA government under Prime Minister Modi. It is disingenuous of the Congress to now attempt to claim credit for this initiative, made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi—Bharat's real champion of Dalits, poor people, and OBCs."
