In a surprise development, Prasar Bharati Chairman Navneet Sehgal (Retd IAS: 1988: UP) resigned from his post on December 2, 2025, and the competent authority has approved his resignation. The sudden exit has triggered speculation within official circles, as no formal reason has been cited so far. While multiple theories continue to circulate in the power corridors, a section of government insiders suggests that he may have been asked to step down.
Sehgal was appointed as Chairman of the public broadcaster in March 2024 for a tenure of three years or until attaining the age of 70, whichever was earlier. His appointment had filled a long-standing vacancy at the top, following the completion of A. Surya Prakash’s term in February 2020. With his unexpected resignation, Prasar Bharati is once again facing uncertainty at its leadership level.
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