One pillar a vibrant democracy rests on is the Media. It is the Media’s responsibility to question the government when the latter abuses power or shirks responsibilities.

Tragically, Indian media by and large functions as the mouthpiece of those in power since 2014; it publishes propaganda, spreads fake news, attacks those who oppose this government’s missteps, and even incites hatred.

Recent instances, of a media witch hunt in the SSR case & Arnabgate, give us insights into how a large section of the Indian media has compromised on journalistic standards and ethics.

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