Santosh Bhartiya (journalist)
Santosh Bhartiya | |
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| Born | March 26, 1950[citation needed] |
| Occupation(s) | Author, Journalist and Politician |
| Predecessor | Khurshed Alam Khan |
| Successor | Salman Khurshid |
| Political party | Janata Dal |
| Father | B. S. Rathore[citation needed] |
Santosh Bhartiya is an Indian journalist, author, film producer, and former politician.[1] He served as a member of 9th Lok Sabha on the symbol of Janata Dal from Farrukhabad Lok Sabha constituency.[2][3] He is the author of V.P Singh, Chandrashekhar, Sonia Gandhi & Me, Kamzor Duniya Ka Rasta, and Nishane Par.
In July 2021, 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
[edit]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. 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]
Career
[edit]Political
[edit]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][6][10]
Writing
[edit]Bhartiya is the editor-in-chief of Chauthi Duniya, the first weekly newspaper in Hindi.[11]
Bhartiya wrote the book VP Singh, Chandrashekhar, Sonia Gandhi aur Mein.[12] 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.[13][14][15]
Bhartiya has also produced films such as Hogaya Dimaag Ka Dahi, Fatso, and Bhaiyyaji Superhit.[citation needed]
Literary works
[edit]- Bhartiya, Santosh (2008-09-01). Dalit And Minority Empowerment. Rajkamal Prakashan. ISBN 978-81-267-1599-2.
- Bhartiya, Santosh (2005-09-01). Patrakarita : Naye Daur, Naye Pratiman (in Hindi). Rajkamal Prakashan. ISBN 978-81-7119-986-0.
- Bhartiya, Santosh (2005-01-01). Nishane Par, Samay, Samaj Aur Rajniti (in Hindi). Radhakrishna Prakashan. ISBN 978-81-7119-987-7.
- Bhartiya, Santosh (2021-05-24). V.P Singh, Chandrashekhar, Sonia Gandhi Aur Main: "इतिहास ग्रंथ" जो अब तक ना कहा गया ना लिखा गया (in Hindi). Warrior's Victory Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-951039-5-9.
References
[edit]- ^ mxm_india (2011-09-23). "Choice between lion and jackal: Santosh Bhartiya". MxMIndia. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
- ^ https://ceomadhyapradesh.nic.in/Links/Books/89_Vol_II.pdf
- ^ "🗳️ Santosh Bhartiya, Farrukhabad Lok Sabha Elections 1989 in India LIVE Results | Latest News, Articles & Statistics". LatestLY. Retrieved 2025-01-16.
- ^ a b Bhardwaj, Ananya (2021-07-18). "List of Indian journalists, activists allegedly put on surveillance using Pegasus". ThePrint. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
- ^ ANI (2021-07-19). "Phone numbers of over 40 Indian journalists leaked by Pegasus spyware". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ https://www.santoshbhartiya.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/English-About-book-About-Author-Editorial-Buying-Links.pdf
- ^ "WhatsApp Snooping: Praful Patel Among 41 Targeted Through Pegasus Spyware". HuffPost. 2019-11-01. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ^ "Farrukhabad lok sabha constituency election results from Uttar Pradesh for year 1989 | ElectionsIndia.Live". Elections India Live. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- ^ mxm_india (2011-09-23). "Choice between lion and jackal: Santosh Bhartiya". MxMIndia. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- ^ "Home". Chauthi Duniya. 2020-04-14. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- ^ "V.P. Singh, Chandrashekhar, Sonia Gandhi aur Main - Urd…". Goodreads. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ Sharma, Vinod. "When VP Singh worked to make Sonia Gandhi the PM in 2004". Hindustan Times.
- ^ Gupta, Pranjal. "When Rajasthan CM Lost Post Over 6-Minute News Report". News24. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ^ "किताबवाला: राजीव गांधी की मौत के बाद सोनिया, अमिताभ पर क्यों भड़की थीं, सौरभ के सामने खुलासा!". The Lallantop (in Hindi). 2021-12-14. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
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