Media credibility at stake

In the last few months media has played an important role, be it positive or negative. In fact people saw the worst of television media during the 50 days of demonitisation. There was a clear divide in the television channels, some staunch followers of the government and some projecting the other side of the story. Very few tried to project the real picture. This confused the common man and also put the credibility of our media at stake. 

In fact when ever some major steps are taken by the government, media becomes divided over the issue along a very clear line. We saw it during the terrorist attack at Pathankot Air Base, surgical strike by the Army in POK and now during demonetisation. This divide has become more prominent during the Modi rule. 

It is still doubtful if under PM Modi's rule electronic media have lined up behind the government on its own or they are being forced to do so. Generally every government in power tries to keep a control on the media but that control has become more visible now, under the present government. 

Many channels have become super patriots carrying out debates only to highlight the government's achievements and their anchors with loud voices cut any comment short that does not suit their objective. Some of the channels have been amply rewarded by the government for projecting only it's point of view and others who dared to differ have been admonished.