Congress ad takes aim at 'godi media' with spoof on Arnab Goswami
New Delhi: In a recent advertisement, the Congress party has launched a scathing critique of certain sections of the mainstream media, particularly targeting Republic TV's chief, Arnab Goswami. The ad features a parody of Goswami's primetime show, where he is depicted lavishing praise on the government while seated alongside two politicians. However, as the camera pulls back at the end of the "broadcast," Goswami is revealed to be sitting on the laps of these politicians.
The ad concludes with a poignant voiceover declaring, "Agar media Godi mein baithi rahi, na samvidhan rahega, na loktantra" (If the media continues to remain subservient, there will be neither constitution nor democracy).
Additionally, the ad humorously references a widely mocked BJP advertisement where a woman credits Prime Minister Narendra Modi for purportedly halting the Ukraine-Russia war. This jab at the media extends to its coverage of government actions, particularly regarding issues such as rising prices.
The anchor in the spoofed segment exaggerates claims about the government's achievements, stating absurdities like the prices of fuel plummeting to the extent that they're being used instead of water. Such satire underscores the perceived bias of certain media outlets towards the ruling party.
Moreover, the ad highlights a Newslaundry survey, which revealed a significant skew in the topics and stances covered by primetime debates. Goswami's show, for instance, reportedly hosted a majority of debates favouring the government.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad defeat Punjab Kings by four wickets in IPL
Hyderabad, May 19: Sunrisers Hyderabad crushed Punjab Kings by four wickets to end the league phase of the Indian Premier League with 17 points here on Sunday.
Chasing 215, SRH overhauled the target with five balls to spare after opener Abhishek Sharma hammered a 28-ball 66 (6x6s, 5x4s).
SRH were also bolstered by contributions from Rahul Tripathi (33), Nitish Reddy (37) and Heinrich Klaasen (42) along the way.
Earlier in the contest, Punjab Kings were helped by Prabhsimran Singh's quick fire 71 as well as useful contributions from opener Atharva Taide (46) and Rilee Rossouw (49) to post 214/5 on board.
Prabhsimran and Taide added 97 runs from just 55 balls. While Taide scored 46 from 27 balls with five fours and two sixes, Prabhsimran hit seven sixes and four fours for his 45-ball 71.
Rossouw signed off with a 24-ball 49 with four sixes and three fours while stand-in skipper Jitesh Sharma produced late fireworks to make 32 not out.
Brief scores:
Punjab Kings 214/5 in 20 overs (Atharva Taide 46, Prabhsimran Singh 71, Rilee Rossouw 49; T Natarajan 2/33).
Hyderabad 215/6 in 19.1 overs (Abhishek Sharma 66, Rahul Tripathi 33, Nitish Reddy 37, Heinrich Klaasen 42; Arshdeep Singh 2/37) by 4 wickets.
