NEW DELHI (Feb 27, 2026) — In a major management shakeup, Shailendra Sharma has resigned as Chairman of the Hindi news channel News India, effective immediately.
Reasons for Departure
In an official statement, Sharma cited significant concerns regarding the organization’s internal operations:
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Functional Disputes: He noted that certain operational decisions were being made outside of “established processes.”
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Responsibility: Sharma expressed that the current functioning of the channel made it difficult to discharge his responsibilities effectively.
Organizational Transition
Sharma’s exit follows a brief 14-month tenure and comes just hours after senior journalist Rana Yashwant publicly criticized the channel’s management.
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New Role: While stepping down from active leadership, the channel confirmed Sharma will remain associated with the organization in the role of Patron.
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Management Stability: Industry insiders anticipate further restructuring as the channel attempts to stabilize its leadership following this public fallout.
The resignation marks a critical turning point for News India as it faces scrutiny over its newsroom management and editorial independence.
