India's elections are coming up...are the media up to the task? | The India Report
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India's media landscape is heavily influenced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party, BJP, with major networks targeting opponents and spreading hate under Modi's Hindu nationalist ideology. Despite concerns over government censorship and lack of scrutiny, independent journalists and digital news platforms remain critical voices in India's media landscape.
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- Modi's influence over Indian media has led to a shift towards a Hindu nationalist ideology, targeting minorities and stifling critical reporting, with journalists facing backlash for holding the government accountable.
- Independent journalists and digital news sites have emerged as crucial voices of critical journalism in India, countering government pressure and censorship, as the traditional media landscape remains largely captured by the ruling BJP, raising concerns over press freedom and lack of scrutiny towards Prime Minister Modi.
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