Pawan Kumar Bansal: Veteran Investigative Journalist and social worker from Haryana.

Started journalism as part time reporter of Indian Express at Jind while studying in Govt College Jind..In eighties busted nexus of liquor mafia.police and politicians during Narwana hooch tragedy which had claimed one hundred lives.Busted several scandals and scams on basis of top secret government files without using RTI.

Gurugram (Haryana) — Pawan Kumar Bansal is a veteran investigative journalist based in Gurugram (formerly Gurgaon), Haryana, India. With over five decades of experience, Bansal has built a reputation for fearless reporting on Haryana politics, corruption, governance failures, and social issues.

Having served as a special correspondent for leading Hindi and English newspapers such as Jansatta and The Indian Express, Bansal’s work has consistently focused on exposing political scandals, farmer protests, and administrative lapses. Throughout his career, he has emphasized ethical journalism, urging young reporters to uphold honesty, accuracy, and accountability in their profession.

Career Highlights

Professional Background:
Bansal’s long career in print journalism is marked by several high-impact investigations exposing the nexus between politicians and bureaucrats in Haryana. He has reported extensively on farmer agitations — notably the Bhartiya Kisan Union’s disputes with the Haryana government in the early 2000s — and on communal tensions in regions like Mewat and Sheetala Colony, Gurugram.
His stories have also shed light on issues such as GST evasion under political patronage and police inefficiency in safeguarding vulnerable groups.

Expert Contributions:
In October 2022, Bansal delivered an expert lecture on Investigative Journalism at SGT University’s Faculty of Mass Communication and Media Technology, Gurugram. Drawing from his field experiences, he discussed the challenges of unbiased reporting and the importance of journalists as watchdogs of democracy.

Golden Jubilee Recognition:
In March 2024, senior Haryana Congress leader Capt. Ajay Singh Yadav felicitated Bansal for completing 50 years in investigative journalism, acknowledging his global readership and unwavering commitment to truth and public service.

Publications and Blog

A prolific author, Pawan Kumar Bansal has penned three best-selling books on Haryana politics and investigative reporting. His upcoming work, Haryana Politics: Lighter Side, is expected to offer a witty yet insightful take on state politics.

His blog, Gustakhi Maaf Haryana (“Excuse My Rudeness, Haryana”), serves as a sharp, satirical commentary on Haryana’s socio-political landscape. The blog has gained a loyal following, with readers across India and abroad.

Recent blog highlights (as of June 2025) include:

Critiques of alleged collusion between political leaders and officials misusing public funds.

Commentary on corruption probes and the call for impartial investigations into paper leak scandals.

Reports on police negligence during farmer protests and recognition of whistleblowers.

Bansal also personally sponsors awards for ethical journalists, using funds from his pension to encourage truth-driven reporting.

Online Presence

X (Twitter) Handle: @PAWANKRBANSAL

Active since 2018, his bio describes him as an author of books on Haryana politics and investigative journalism. He uses the platform to share updates, reports, and appeals for transparency in governance.
Contact: 8882828301 (as mentioned in his posts).

Recent Activity (2025):
Bansal’s recent posts focus on Haryana’s governance under Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, examining claims of anti-corruption drives and raising questions about accountability in administrative systems.

Clarifications

Pawan Kumar Bansal, the investigative journalist, should not be mistaken for:

Pawan Kumar Bansal, Congress politician from Chandigarh and former Union Railway Minister (linked to the Railgate scandal).

Justice Pawan Kumar, retired judge who headed a 2020 probe into Dalit atrocities in Haryana’s Mewat.

Conclusion

Pawan Kumar Bansal continues to be an influential voice in Haryana’s media ecosystem. His persistent advocacy for transparency, ethical journalism, and accountability has made him a respected figure among journalists and readers alike.

this is a highlighted textFor his latest updates and articles, readers can visit Gustakhi Maaf Haryana or follow him on X (@PAWANKRBANSAL).