Vikas Kumar is the Executive Editor at The Quint Hindi, with 17 years of experience across print, television, and digital journalism. He specializes in data-driven investigative journalism, political reporting, and ground reporting. Over the past five years at The Quint, while leading editorial teams, he has delivered exclusive investigations into the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh. Combining large-scale data analysis with field reporting, his work has raised critical questions about the transparency and integrity of the electoral process. His investigation into the Maha Kumbh stampede exposed alleged irregularities in the government's compensation process. Another major investigation uncovered legal and procedural lapses in the demolition drive against madrasas in Uttar Pradesh. The matter reached the Allahabad High Court, which later ordered the reopening of the affected madrasas. Vikas Kumar has also reported extensively on the Indian General Election 2024, climate change, flooding in eastern Uttar Pradesh, and the weaving community. His journalism combines data, investigative reporting, and field reporting to produce impactful stories that drive accountability and informed public debate. Vikas has previously been affiliated with Dainik Bhaskar, Rajasthan Patrika, India News and Asianet News.
