Who is Sunil Jena?
Sunil Jena & The Politics Odia
Sunil Jena is a fearless independent journalist and political commentator from Odisha. He is the founder & editor of The Politics Odia, a platform created to question power, expose the truth, and amplify the voices of the people—especially those ignored by mainstream media.
Sunil’s mission began with a single microphone, one camera, and a strong conviction:
“The job of journalism is not to flatter power, but to hold it accountable—no matter who is in power.”
He is Known For
- Hard-hitting political analysis
- Exposing scams & governance failures
- Investigative podcasts & YouTube journalism
- Giving voice to grassroots political workers, students, whistleblowers, and victims of injustice
ABOUT
What is The Politics Odia?
The Politics Odia is Odisha’s first grassroots digital journalism platform focused purely on politics, governance, policy, people’s rights, and truth-telling.
Basic Details
- Launched: May 9, 2019
- Language: Odia (with upcoming expansion in Hindi – TP Hindi)
- Platforms: YouTube, Podcast, Medium, WhatsApp Channel, Website
It Offers
- The Political Lens (YouTube talk show & video report series)
- Political Podcasts
- Ground reports, blogs, investigative articles
- Reels & social media journalism
- WhatsApp broadcast for uncensored updates
MISSION
MISSION STATEMENT?
To bring politics closer to the people, uncover the truth hidden behind the headlines, and challenge those in power without fear or favour
Core Goals:
- Speak truth to power – regardless of ruling party
- Educate citizens – on policies, scams, rights
- Give platform to the unheard – from Panchayat to Parliament
- Resist propaganda – by fact-checking & analysis
- Document the real Odisha – beyond headlines, beyond Bhubaneswar
Why This Mission Matters (Especially in Odisha)
- Mainstream Odia media is often controlled by political/business lobbies
- Youth & voters are fed with filtered narratives and silence
- Grassroots issues never reach headlines
- Grassroots issues never reach headlines
The Future Vision
- Odisha-wide citizen journalism network
- TP Hindi (National expansion in Hindi)
- Investigative video documentaries
- Ground-level journalism fellowships
- Real-time reporting app & platform
Thought
Quote From Sunil Jena
We’re not here to do ‘breaking news.’ We’re here to break the silence