The passing of senior journalist Amarnath Jha in Patna on the night of June 17, 2026, is a profound loss. He devoted his life to connecting journalism with people's concerns and defending democratic values. His work on rivers, floods, displacement, and the everyday struggles of people in the villages of North Bihar stands as an important example of people-oriented journalism.
His unwavering commitment to social justice, secularism, and human values earned him a distinct place in the world of journalism.
He was not merely a journalist, but also a sensitive, vigilant, and dependable ally of people's movements, initiatives for social change, and struggles for democratic rights. He consistently amplified the voices of marginalized communities and displayed the courage to ask difficult questions of those in power.
His passing is an irreparable loss to journalism in Bihar, democratic consciousness, and progressive and socialist movements. CPI(ML) pays its humble tribute to Amarnath Jha. We extend our deepest condolences to his bereaved family, friends, colleagues, and all those who admired and worked with him.
