I’m Hemant Sahu, founder of The Liberacy. I started this platform with a belief that has stayed with me from the beginning: journalism should do more than report — it should matter.
When I founded The Liberacy on 21 April 2019, it was not just to launch another digital publication. It was to build a platform with purpose — one that could create meaningful journalism, encourage deeper public thought, and speak to the realities that shape people’s lives.
For me, media has never been only about publishing stories. It is about explaining why those stories matter, who they affect, and what they reveal about society, power, culture, and democracy. That belief became the starting point of The Liberacy, and it continues to define its direction today.
Foundation of The Liberacy
The Liberacy was built on the idea that journalism must remain connected to people and follow the thought of Liberal Democracy.
In a media environment often driven by speed, sensationalism, and shallow attention, I felt there was a growing need for a platform that valued clarity over noise, depth over distraction, and substance over empty trends. Important issues were often being reduced to headlines, while the larger meaning behind them was left unexplored.
That is the foundation on which The Liberacy was created.
From the beginning, it was meant to stand for:
- Meaningful journalism
- Freedom of expression
- Independent thought
- Democratic values
- Public accountability
- Socially relevant storytelling
The Liberacy was founded not simply to cover events, but to create a space where ideas, truth, and public relevance could come together with honesty and purpose. It was built as a platform that could question power, highlight under-discussed issues, and contribute to a more aware and thoughtful society.
Why I Started The Liberacy?
I started The Liberacy because I wanted to create the kind of media platform I believed was missing.
I wanted a space where journalism could go beyond routine coverage and become something more impactful — something that informs, challenges, and stays with the reader. A space where stories are not treated as disposable content, but as meaningful contributions to public understanding.
The Liberacy came from a personal desire to build a platform that could address politics, society, rights, identity, culture, and current affairs in a way that felt serious, honest, and relevant. I wanted it to reflect the concerns of ordinary people while also engaging with the larger systems and narratives that influence everyday life.
At its core, The Liberacy began as a response: a response to noise, to superficiality, and to the loss of thoughtful public conversation. It was my way of creating something more grounded, more purposeful, and more enduring.
What The Liberacy Stands For?
The Liberacy stands for Liberal Democracy.
It believes that media should not only inform people, but also help them understand the forces shaping their world. It stands for thoughtful commentary, public awareness, and content that carries weight beyond the moment in which it is published.
As a platform, The Liberacy is rooted in values that matter deeply to me:
- Clarity – presenting issues in a way that is understandable and meaningful
- Courage – being willing to question, challenge, and speak honestly
- Relevance – focusing on stories and ideas that affect real lives
- Independence – staying driven by purpose rather than noise
- Democratic thought – believing in open discourse, accountability, and public responsibility
To me, The Liberacy is more than a brand name. It represents a commitment to meaningful media — media that respects intelligence, values truth, and understands its role in shaping public thought.
The Vision Ahead
The Liberacy began with a clear purpose, and that purpose still guides its future.
My vision is to grow The Liberacy into a trusted and influential independent media platform known for impactful journalism, strong ideas, and meaningful storytelling. I want it to become a publication that people return to not just for information, but for perspective, depth, and honest engagement with the world around them.
The long-term goal is not only growth in scale, but growth in impact — to build a platform that contributes to public understanding, influences conversations, and creates lasting value through its work.
Everything I want The Liberacy to become in the future comes back to the same foundation on which it was built: the belief that meaningful media still matters, and that journalism should always serve something larger than just attention.
Hemant Rajkumar Sahu
Founder & CEO, The Liberacy