Hello everyone...I am perturbed by discussion on several electronic media channels on the allegation against the present government that if they raise any legitimate question against establishment,their voice is being subdued or they are being castigated as Ánti-Nationals''...Is it true? let us analyze.
Free press is very important for any flourishing democracy.It is considered as fourth pillar of democracy. In our country there are roughly more than 20000 news papers and magazines registered with government catering audience from English,Hindi and several vernaculars. Similarly, there are more than 900 news TV channels in the country. Apart from it, there are numerous websites,news apps etc. Can any channel claims that Government is hitting them hard on airing or telecasting negative reports on government? I don't think so.Is there any blackout of TV reporting in recent times? Is there any major IT,ED or CBI raid against the owners of these channels or media houses in recent times ?...Is there any crackdown on social media groups or online news platforms for raising voice against government? I don't think so or I have not noticed. If government want to suppress the media of any form, it is very easy for the government to do. Therefore, it appears that such allegations are not true. There have been some incidences that during some debates or panel discussions, somebody or spokesperson of ruling party might say that someone is anti national..but that does not mean that every dissent voice is being suppressed. In fact,I have observed that the Prime Minister of India, Mr Narendra Modi is one of the most criticized and abused PM in the history of this Country. It might be due to his strong style of functioning. His every action or speech is being criticized by opposition parties and media. Even then,PM never tried to suppress any media on this count. Though, PM has replied very strongly against some people but he also has right to reply. Therefore, allegation of suppressing media by government seems not correct. We are one of the most open and free society where everybody has the right to express their opinion. It is true that sometime government has taken tough stand on some anti national elements who are playing with the security of this country,but that is required also. One can't hold country on ransom in the name of freedom of speech. Media should formulate some Do's and Dont's for their members and it should be followed by every one. Media has important role to play in the democracy. Their role to provide correct information to the citizen of the country is very significant. They should stick to that. But sometimes, in the greed of TRP, media cross the boundary and leveled as national or anti national. It is their internal problem, it should be sorted out by the media itself. Government can't do anything about it. Media should generate their revenue based on the content and other methods. They should not depend on government support or some unhealthy and non transparent finance. If they are able to function transparently, there is no need to fear.They must be fearless and oppose any sort of arm twisting techniques of incumbent government if there is any. This will happen only when the media is self dependent financially.....keep on blogging...
Free press is very important for any flourishing democracy.It is considered as fourth pillar of democracy. In our country there are roughly more than 20000 news papers and magazines registered with government catering audience from English,Hindi and several vernaculars. Similarly, there are more than 900 news TV channels in the country. Apart from it, there are numerous websites,news apps etc. Can any channel claims that Government is hitting them hard on airing or telecasting negative reports on government? I don't think so.Is there any blackout of TV reporting in recent times? Is there any major IT,ED or CBI raid against the owners of these channels or media houses in recent times ?...Is there any crackdown on social media groups or online news platforms for raising voice against government? I don't think so or I have not noticed. If government want to suppress the media of any form, it is very easy for the government to do. Therefore, it appears that such allegations are not true. There have been some incidences that during some debates or panel discussions, somebody or spokesperson of ruling party might say that someone is anti national..but that does not mean that every dissent voice is being suppressed. In fact,I have observed that the Prime Minister of India, Mr Narendra Modi is one of the most criticized and abused PM in the history of this Country. It might be due to his strong style of functioning. His every action or speech is being criticized by opposition parties and media. Even then,PM never tried to suppress any media on this count. Though, PM has replied very strongly against some people but he also has right to reply. Therefore, allegation of suppressing media by government seems not correct. We are one of the most open and free society where everybody has the right to express their opinion. It is true that sometime government has taken tough stand on some anti national elements who are playing with the security of this country,but that is required also. One can't hold country on ransom in the name of freedom of speech. Media should formulate some Do's and Dont's for their members and it should be followed by every one. Media has important role to play in the democracy. Their role to provide correct information to the citizen of the country is very significant. They should stick to that. But sometimes, in the greed of TRP, media cross the boundary and leveled as national or anti national. It is their internal problem, it should be sorted out by the media itself. Government can't do anything about it. Media should generate their revenue based on the content and other methods. They should not depend on government support or some unhealthy and non transparent finance. If they are able to function transparently, there is no need to fear.They must be fearless and oppose any sort of arm twisting techniques of incumbent government if there is any. This will happen only when the media is self dependent financially.....keep on blogging...
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