Sukhbir Siwach is a senior journalist with The Indian Express, specializing in the political, social, and agrarian landscapes of Haryana. With over 20 years of experience, he is widely recognized for his grassroots reporting and deep-dive investigations.
Professional Background
Role: Investigative reporter covering Haryana’s political and administrative developments.
Education: Master’s degrees in Journalism (Guru Jambheshwar University, Hisar) and English (Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra).
Previous Experience: Spent 12 years at The Times of India and six years at leading Hindi dailies before joining The Indian Express in January 2017.
Awards: A three-time winner of the prestigious United Nations Population Fund-Laadli Media Award for his investigative stories on sensitive social issues.
Core Specializations
Farmers' Issues: He gained national attention for his extensive on-ground coverage of the 2020-21 farmer agitations.
Social Issues: He writes frequently on the skewed sex ratio in Haryana, the depleting water table, and the growing drug crisis in the state.
Governance & Law: His portfolio includes reporting on the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC), healthcare infrastructure, and internal developments of bureaucracy.
Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025)
Done with ‘donkey’ route to US, Haryana youth say Germany safer path to future (December 22, 2025): Tracking a growing youth trend fuelled by dreams of going overseas.
How many times did she vote, asked Rahul about voter with over 200 photos on rolls; once, she says (November 7, 2025): A story on a woman who featured 223 times on the voter list in two booths during the polls.
From Hisar to Supreme Court: CJI Surya Kant’s journey celebrated in his village" (Nov 25, 2025): A profile on the 53rd Chief Justice of India, a native of a Hisar villlage.
50 Haryana men deported from US: ‘Took dunki route, our agents cheated’ (December 10, 2025): Tracking the story of youth deported by US authorities
"Only 151 clear English test for 613 assistant prof posts in Haryana" (Dec 4, 2025): A report on the controversial exam results that triggered protests among aspirants.
"After eight-year low, Haryana aims to lift sex ratio to 920" (Nov 21, 2025): Analysing the state's efforts to combat the dip in female births through tightened surveillance.
"7 women, 1 mission: In Haryana’s Hisar, a police team fights harassment" (Dec 10, 2025): A feature on an all-women police team building trust to ensure women's safety.
"Behind government doctors’ indefinite strike in Haryana" (Dec 9, 2025): Investigating the simmering tussle over promotions and direct recruitment of Senior Medical Officers (SMOs).
"‘Harder than a war’: Retd colonel on his SC win against a road ‘benefiting’ BJP Karnal office" (Dec 15, 2025): Ground report on a controversial road constructed cutting through a green belt.
Signature Beat
Sukhbir Siwach is also known for his tenacity in tracking long-term legal battles (such as the 21-year legal fight of a Haryana engineer to join the HCS, Nov 15, 2025). His writing often contrasts official government claims with the "raw reality" found in villages and industrial towns, making him a critical voice for institutional transparency in Haryana.
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