India’s Media Can’t Speak Truth to Power

[Andhadhun]

we can't expect truth from a country where they think lieng is dharam.

What is "lieng" ? Did you mean Lying ?

You mean like Taqiya ?

 

[masterchief_mirza]

I did not ask about your religion. Next you will be telling me your caste. I am NOT interested.

Now why don't you answer my question ?

If Journalists and Editors and Media sell their Soul, How is that Modi's fault ?

Stop embarrassing yourself by projecting a false image of this being the fault of the journos.

They either sell their lies for cash, or they are forced to anyway for free when Modi and Shah publicly accuse them of being "Pakistani supporters" simply for questioning the party line. This happened in front of your eyes in Feb and March this year when some famous Indian journos were literally and very shockingly accused of being pro-Pak when they simply asked about evidence for Hindutva govt claims about balakot etc. Being labelled pro-Pak is career ending and possibly a death sentence in your nation.

Your assertion that Indian journalists are to blame when they sell their soul assumes their alternative option is to tell the truth without risk of retribution.

The only choice in India for these journalists is to lie for money or lie for free because there is a gun pointed at their career (or possibly even at their head, this is fascist mob-ruled lynchistan after all where "civil" society protests IN SUPPORT of hindu rapists of Muslim minors).

The blame for the media in India lying through its teeth lies not with the either terrified or paid for fake journalists, but in fact with the fascist government and those who gleefully voted them into power in the world's most enthusiastic fascist state.

 

[Andhadhun]

Stop embarrassing yourself by projecting a false image of this being the fault of the journos.

So Journos who sell themselves for money or political favours are not at fault ?

They either sell their lies for cash, or they are forced to anyway for free when Modi and Shah publicly accuse them of being "Pakistani supporters" simply for questioning the party line. This happened in front of your eyes in Feb and March this year when some famous Indian journos were literally and very shockingly accused of being pro-Pak when they simply asked about evidence for Hindutva govt claims about balakot etc. Being labelled pro-Pak is career ending and possibly a death sentence in your nation.

Can you show one instance of where they were "forced" to do anything ?

How is labeling anyone "pro pak" against the Law or against press freedom ? If the journos cannot take the heat, they should quit the profession.

Your assertion that Indian journalists are to blame when they sell their soul assumes their alternative option is to tell the truth without risk of retribution.

Now prove your case with ONE example where journalists have faced "retribution" for doing their job.

The only choice in India for these journalists is to lie for money or lie for free because there is a gun pointed at their career (or possibly even at their head, this is fascist mob-ruled lynchistan after all where "civil" society protests IN SUPPORT of hindu rapists of Muslim minors).

LOL.... by that Logic the only choice for Indian cops is to break the law for money or they will be lynched.

The only choice for Indian judges is to be do whatever they want for money or they will be lynched.

Can you provide any evidence of any journalist being "lynched' ?

The blame for the media in India lying through its teeth lies not with the either terrified or paid for fake journalists, but in fact with the fascist government and those who gleefully voted them into power in the world's most enthusiastic fascist state.

LOL..... if the Media is lying for whatever reason then they WILL BE BLAMED.

That is how this works.

ANd this does not make it a Fascist state. lol.

 

[masterchief_mirza]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/uk.mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUKKBN1HX1EO

Indian journalists say they are intimidated, ostracised if they criticise Modi and the BJP

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/05/...-raids-narendra-modi-prannoy-roy.html?mcubz=3

 

[Andhadhun]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/uk.mobile.reuters.com/article/amp/idUKKBN1HX1EO

Indian journalists say they are intimidated, ostracised if they criticise Modi and the BJP

Can you provide proof of such "Intimidation" ?

 

[masterchief_mirza]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/qz.com...ndra-modi-has-almost-killed-indian-media/amp/

The long-simmering crisis of credibility in the Indian news media reached a boiling point in the weeks following the deadly terrorist attack in Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir last month.

India’s television stations dispensed with even basic journalistic rules, as seasoned reporters declared unequivocal allegiances and experienced editors parroted exaggerated claims. Theatrics abounded, with toy-gun totting warrior anchors in army fatigues drumming up an atmosphere of hate ...

"Reporters in India have over the past five years regularly had their mobile numbers circulated on WhatsApp groups, and been subjected to a deluge of sexually explicit messages, death and rape threats, and other forms of online intimidation"

 

[Andhadhun]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/qz.com...ndra-modi-has-almost-killed-indian-media/amp/

The long-simmering crisis of credibility in the Indian news media reached a boiling point in the weeks following the deadly terrorist attack in Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir last month.

India’s television stations dispensed with even basic journalistic rules, as seasoned reporters declared unequivocal allegiances and experienced editors parroted exaggerated claims. Theatrics abounded, with toy-gun totting warrior anchors in army fatigues drumming up an atmosphere of hate ...

"Reporters in India have over the past five years regularly had their mobile numbers circulated on WhatsApp groups, and been subjected to a deluge of sexually explicit messages, death and rape threats, and other forms of online intimidation"

So journalists are "intimidated" by online trolls and online abuses ?

Pretty "brave" journalists.

 

[masterchief_mirza]

"Satire aside, a sting by the media house Cobrapost revealed that nearly two dozen media houses were willing to promote an Hindutva agenda and influence coverage for the 2019 elections. Simply put, media channels that are willing to play along find a lucrative payday and increased access by a government that refuses to hold press conferences.

On the flip side, media that is critical of the BJP becomes a target. The government has deployed tactics of fear and intimidation against opponents, often doing so through Hindu nationalist groups part of the Sangh Parivar."

https://thediplomat.com/2019/01/indias-not-so-free-media/

 

[Andhadhun]

"Satire aside, a sting by the media house Cobrapost revealed that nearly two dozen media houses were willing to promote an Hindutva agenda and influence coverage for the 2019 elections. Simply put, media channels that are willing to play along find a lucrative payday and increased access by a government that refuses to hold press conferences.

On the flip side, media that is critical of the BJP becomes a target. The government has deployed tactics of fear and intimidation against opponents, often doing so through Hindu nationalist groups part of the Sangh Parivar."

https://thediplomat.com/2019/01/indias-not-so-free-media/

Again if media is selling out for money, how is that Modi's fault ? or the fault of the Indian govt. ? Amazing gymnastics.

 

[masterchief_mirza]

All sources from highly reputable international journals, newspapers etc. Feel free to follow the links. It all basically echoes the points I raised already.

 

[Andhadhun]

All sources from highly reputable international journals, newspapers etc. Feel free to follow the links. It all basically echoes the points I raised already.

Non of which you were able to PROVE.

What a shame.

 

[MilSpec]

In India

Truth: What is that?

the word truth doesnt exist in indian dictionary. 27 feb confirmed the fact that we should not expect any truth from indians.

Yupp India should learn from ISPR.

 

[Andhadhun]

Yupp India should learn from ISPR.

They should learn from Imran Khan who send a Legal notice to a journalists

Imagine what would happen if Modi sent a legal notice of any Indian journalist. lol.

 

[masterchief_mirza]

Read the last reference again. Two options: toe the line and get paid, or threatened/trolled. Both choices require toeing the line and regurgitating Hindutva trash. You're only valid point is that the shills who choose to get paid are cowardly to a degree, however criticism of this cowardice is mitigated a bit when you accept that the only alternative is being bullied and threatened. Truth is not an option.

Now as for who is to be blamed, whether the journos give out the "right message" for a fee or under threat, the ultimate blame lies with the mafia govt that only gives them these choices and no other.

They should learn from Imran Khan who send a Legal notice to a journalists

Imagine what would happen if Modi sent a legal notice of any Indian journalist. lol.

"Et tu quoque" arguments. They would be the last resort of someone like you I suppose.

 

[Andhadhun]

Read the last reference again. Two options: toe the line and get paid, or threatened/trolled. Both choices require toeing the line and regurgitating Hindutva trash. You're only valid point is that the shills who choose to get paid are cowardly to a degree, however criticism of this cowardice is mitigated a bit when you accept that the only alternative is being bullied and threatened. Truth is not an option.

Now as for who is to be blamed, whether the journos give out the "right message" for a fee or under threat, the ultimate blame lies with the mafia govt that only gives them these choices and no other.

That is just a Claim, where is the PROOF ?

"Et tu quoque" arguments. They would be the last resort of someone like you I suppose.

Nope, I was just commenting on the Irony of the whole situation.

A Seasoned "Evil" politician like Modi who NEVER sent any defamation notice on any journalist.

And a new selected PM like Imran khan who could not even last a year without threatening a journalist with legal action and intimidation.

and here we have pakistani pontificating about "press freedom" to Indians.