P. Narayanan (journalist)

This article is about the journalist born in 1936. For politician with the same name, see P. Narayanan.
P. Narayanan
Born (1936-05-28) 28 May 1936
Manakkad, Thodupuzha, Travancore (now Kerala), India
OccupationsJournalist, writer
Known forCo-founder and former Editor-in-Chief of Janmabhumi
AwardsPadma Vibhushan (2026)

P. Narayanan (born 28 May 1936), also known as Narayanji, is an Indian journalist and writer associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He is the co-founder and former Editor-in-Chief of the Malayalam daily Janmabhumi.[1][2]

In 2026, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian honour, in the category of Literature and Education.[3][4][5][6][7] In media interactions following the announcement, he described the award as unexpected.[8]

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References

  1. ^ "Padma awards: Salute to legacy, talent and service". The New Indian Express. 26 January 2026.
  2. ^ "Writer and journalist P. Narayanan conferred Padma Vibhushan". The Hindu. 2026-01-25. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
  3. ^ "Padma Awards 2026" (PDF). Government of India. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
  4. ^ "Padma Awards 2026 announced". Press Information Bureau, Government of India. 25 January 2026. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
  5. ^ "Veteran journalist and RSS ideologue P. Narayanan awarded Padma Vibhushan". Hindustan Samachar. 26 January 2026.
  6. ^ "3 of 5 Padma Vibhushan go to Kerala as south gets large share in Republic Day honours; Bengal number goes up too". Hindustan Times. 2026-01-25. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
  7. ^ "Padma Vibhushan for ex-CM, retired SC judge, journalist". Hindustan Times. 2026-01-26. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
  8. ^ "Padma Vibhushan, an unexpected honour, says veteran journalist P Narayanan". NewsDrum. 25 January 2026.
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