A. Surya Prakash

A. Surya Prakash is an Indian journalist and author, best known for serving as the chairperson of Prasar Bharati, India’s public service broadcaster.^[1] He has worked in various leading media organisations and is the author of several books on Indian politics and parliamentary democracy.

A. Surya Prakash
Education	M.A. in Sociology, University of Mysore; D.Litt., Tumkur University
Occupation(s)	Journalist, Author
Known for	Chairperson of Prasar Bharati
Awards	Padma Bhushan (2025), Rajyotsava Award (2010)

In January 2025, Prakash was conferred with the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award, for his contributions to literature and education.^[2][3][4]

Career

A. Surya Prakash has held senior editorial roles in major Indian and international news organisations. He served as:

• Chief of Bureau at Indian Express
• Executive Editor at The Pioneer
• India Editor for Asia Times
• Political Editor of the Eenadu Group
• Editor of Zee News^[1]

He is also known for his analysis of Indian democracy and parliamentary practices. He was appointed a member of the search panel for selecting the anti-corruption ombudsman, the Lokpal.^[5]

Education

Prakash holds a Master’s degree in Sociology from the University of Mysore and was awarded a Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) by Tumkur University.^[6]

Works

He is the author of two notable books:

• What Ails Indian Parliament
• The Emergency - Indian Democracy’s Darkest Hour^[7][8][9]
• Democracy, Politics and Governance (and its Hindi version Loktantr, Rajniti aur Dharm), released by Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on 26 November 2021 in the Central Hall of Parliament.^[10][11]

Awards

• Padma Bhushan (2025) for literature and education^[12]
• Rajyotsava Award (2010) – Government of Karnataka