Ravish Kumar criticises mainstream media's Kashmir coverage; Calls it a waste of resources
Journalist Ravish Kumar has recently criticized mainstream media outlets for their coverage of Kashmir, particularly during the ongoing elections in the region. In a post on X, Kumar targeted what is commonly referred to as 'Godi Media'—a term used in India to describe news channels that are perceived as being overly supportive of the ruling BJP government. He expressed concern that these outlets are more focused on promoting party narratives than addressing the real issues faced by the people of Kashmir.
Kumar pointed out that many television anchors set up elaborate sets in front of Dal Lake in Srinagar, but their reports and debates fail to provide meaningful insights or address the region's pressing problems. He accused these media houses of visiting Kashmir merely as a formality, without any genuine intent to explore or report on the ground realities.
"Their focus seems to be on producing promotional content rather than genuine reporting," Kumar remarked. He further criticized these channels for spending large sums of money on what he termed as 'gutter programs,' suggesting that these funds would be better utilized as bonuses for their employees. "Why waste money on meaningless shows?" he questioned.
In his post, Kumar also attached a YouTube link to a report by Manisha Pandey, a journalist with News Laundry, recommending it to aspiring journalists. He praised the team at News Laundry for their commitment to genuine journalism, despite their reliance on viewer support to sustain their operations. "Those who face the daily challenge of raising funds are doing an excellent job, while those with abundant resources are only conducting election tours," Kumar commented.
Kumar's criticism extends beyond Kashmir, as he expressed concern about the declining standards of journalism at the district level across India. He warned that this deterioration is making it increasingly difficult to uphold the integrity of the profession.
The term 'Godi Media' has become widely known in India as a label for media outlets that are seen as being aligned with the BJP and pushing the party’s narratives, particularly during election periods. According to critics like Kumar, these media outlets have abandoned their role as independent watchdogs, instead becoming tools for political propaganda.
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— ravish kumar (@ravishndtv) September 26, 2024
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Tripura: Woman tied to tree, burnt alive by sons
Agartala, Sep 29: A 62-year-old woman was tied to a tree and allegedly burnt alive by her two sons in West Tripura, officials said on Sunday.
Police said they have arrested the sons, and suspect that a family dispute might have led to the gruesome murder.
The incident happened on Saturday night in Khamarbari in the Champaknagar police station area, they said.
The woman lived with her two sons after she lost her husband around one-and-a-half-year ago. Her other son lived in Agartala.
"After receiving an input that a woman was set on fire, a police team rushed there and found the burnt body tied to a tree. We took the body to the hospital for post-mortem examination," Sub-Divisional Police Officer of Jirania Kamal Krishna Koloi told PTI.
"We have arrested her two sons for their alleged involvement in the case. They will be produced before the court on Monday, seeking police remand for interrogation. A family dispute may be the reason behind the incident," he said.
An investigation is underway, he added.
