Veteran journalist TJS George passes away at 96

BENGALURU: Veteran journalist, author and columnist T J S George, passed away in Bengaluru on Friday evening. He was 96. George had undergone a surgery and was in hospital for a week, but passed away after showing signs of recovery, sources close to him noted.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah condoled the senior journalist’s passing away. In a post on X, the CM noted,”Saddened by the passing of veteran journalist, editor & author T J S George. With his sharp pen and uncompromising voice, he enriched Indian journalism for over six decades”.

Saddened by the passing of veteran journalist, editor & author T J S George.

With his sharp pen and uncompromising voice, he enriched Indian journalism for over six decades.

He was a true public intellectual who made readers think, question and engage.

My heartfelt condolences… pic.twitter.com/OA8IWilqaJ

— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) October 3, 2025

“He was a true public intellectual who made readers think, question and engage. My heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues and countless admirers”, the post read.