Pramesh S Jain
Binish Thomas is an investigative journalist and political strategist whose work has attracted attention in India and abroad.
Recognised among India’s top five investigative journalists, his articles have reportedly reached nearly 8.7 million readers worldwide.
He is also described as an award-winning journalist, known for his fearless approach, factual reporting and commitment to truth.
His investigative writing covers national security, international affairs, geopolitics and major global developments, including the Israel–Hamas conflict.
Through his reporting, he seeks to present Israel’s perspective to the international community and challenges narratives that he believes do not reflect the full truth.
His family heritage is also an important part of his identity.
According to his family history, his forefathers came from Israel and settled in Kerala, and his family traces its roots to the Tribe of Judah, historically associated with King David and the genealogy of Jesus Christ.
He takes pride in his Jewish heritage on both his father’s and mother’s sides. “I am proud to be a Jew” expresses his connection to these ancestral roots.
Alongside journalism, Binish Thomas is known for his political intelligence, strategic thinking and understanding of election dynamics.
During his tenure as State General Secretary of the Youth Congress, he worked to strengthen the Congress party in Bengaluru’s Shantinagar constituency, which at the time had a strong BJP presence, including a BJP MLA and corporator.
Through political planning, ground-level work and a strategic approach, he sought to build support for Congress in the constituency.
His political work reflects an understanding of grassroots politics, voter behaviour, electoral calculations and constituency-level organisation.
He brings research, planning and analytical thinking to political strategy, just as he does to investigative journalism.
Thomas has said that his reporting and analysis of the Israel–Hamas conflict, including his strong views on Israel’s position and allegations concerning China’s possible involvement in wider geopolitical developments, brought challenges.
He has also stated that he faced targeting and legal difficulties connected to his work, which he says he handled independently.
He describes these experiences as strengthening his determination to continue.
Whether in politics or journalism, Binish Thomas presents himself as someone who stands by his convictions, faces challenges and develops strategies to pursue his objectives.
He is more than a journalist: he is an investigative thinker and political strategist committed to his work.
Journalism needs fearless voices, independent minds and people committed to truth and accountability.
Support Binish Thomas, fearless journalism and the pursuit of truth. Wishing him continued success and greater international recognition.
