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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Jharkhand horror: Man kills live-in partner, chops body into 40 pieces
Ranchi (PTI): A 25-year-old man, who works as a butcher, allegedly strangled to death his live-in partner and chopped her body into 40 to 50 pieces in a forested area in Jharkhand’s Khunti district, police said on Wednesday.
The accused, identified as Naresh Bhengra, was arrested.
The matter came to light after around a fortnight after the killing when a stray dog was found with human body parts near Jordag village in Jariagarh police station on November 24.
Bhengra was in a live-in relationship with the deceased, a 24-year-old woman also from Khunti district, in Tamil Nadu for the past couple of years. Sometime back, he returned to Jharkhand, got married to another woman without telling his partner anything and went back to the southern state without his wife to join her.
"The brutal incident occurred on November 8 when they reached Khunti as the accused who had married another woman did not wish to take her home. Instead, he took her to a forest near his house at Jordag village in Jariagarh police station and chopped the body into pieces. The man has been arrested," Khunti Superintendent of Police Aman Kumar told PTI.
Inspector Ashok Singh who investigated the case said the man worked in a butcher shop in Tamil Nadu and was expert in slicing chicken.
“He admitted chopping the body parts of the woman into 40 to 50 pieces before leaving those in the forest for wild animals to feast on. The police recovered several parts on November 24 after a dog in the area was seen with a hand," Singh told PTI.
Singh said that the woman, who was unaware of his marriage, pressured him to return to Khunti. After reaching Ranchi, they boarded a train on November 24 and headed to the man's village.
"Under a plan, the man took her to Khunti in an autorickshaw near his home and asked her to wait. He returned with sharp weapons and strangulated her with her dupatta after raping her. He then cut the body into 40 to 50 pieces and left for his home to live with his wife," Singh said.
The woman, however, had informed her mother that she had boarded a train and would be living with her partner, the police officer said.
Following the recovery of body parts, a bag was also found in the forest with the murdered woman's belongings including her Aadhaar card. The mother of the woman was called at the spot and she identified her daughter's belongings.
"The mother suspected the man behind the crime who after being nabbed by the police admitted to chopping the woman into pieces," the official added.
The incident has sent shockwaves among people in the region, with the Shraddha Walker murder case of 2022 still fresh in their memory.
Walker was killed by her live-in partner who chopped her body into pieces before dumping them in the jungle in South Delhi’s Mehrauli.
