There is little doubt that media has proved itself as the fourth pillar of democracy. But this pillar often acts in a way that the building it supports starts getting tremors. I bet you won't disagree.
The cases are decided on TV channels, audience being the jury and some 'I-won't-shave-till-I-die' experts as the judges. Sms being the most potent instrument, taking care of the 'litigation fees' of the media house.
The latest example is of the poor kid Arushi. I can NOT go into the details, as investigations are still going on (LOL - UP Police). But by assassinating the departed soul's character, media has got enough gold in the treasury. The least we say on this case, the better.
We also have special one-hour programmes dedicated to disseminating a verdict given by the Supreme Court, without having any knowledge of the evidences, witnesses, etc.
It's not that media is doing all bad.
And it's not that such stories are forced on us.
Many of us do possess a taste for such things.
So what can be done??
It is claimed that media is the aaina of the society.
So the best we can do is stop endorsing masala channels and journals.
Rest, my dear journalist friends, is up to you.
2 comments:
Well start by quitting to watch it and quit talking about it.. come on. they show it cause this country of lechers loves to lech on such gory news.. talk about it criticise but none of us will change the channel and put on a channel which actually shows something decent. how many will watch lok sabha channel which doesnt show any of the tadka bhadka masaala..
to add to the lok sabha channel, the TRPs of channels sky rocket, when some "representatives of the people" use muscles and chappals.........
here also, the mantrigan shall be criticised, but .......... we do take care .........
ki hum khud na sudhar jayein
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