I have been longing to use this interface as a media to check the fairness of 'Indian electronic-media' for quite a good while now.Let me flash light on some instances...
1. While breaking my fast today morning I saw CNN-IBN quoting the words of Lt.Col Purohit as "terrorist speaks".Now what on earth made them say this?We have had numerous instances of terrorism and until & u
nless trialed by a fair court,we don't intend to brand them as terrorists.Even in Ajaml Kasab's case,when the entire world has seen him live as a terrorist we still use the phrase "alleged terrorist" rather than just "terrorist" and still intend to give him a fair trial though there prevails the obviousness in it.There is no skepticism regarding Sanjay Dutt held guilty under the 'Arms-act' for holding a Kalashnikov during 93-riots and having links with Abu Salem but ironically he is free and a 'distinguished' Indian Politician and not a terrorist as per the Media!2. Why is our media branding the alleged terrorism from Hindu groups as "Hindu terrorism" rather than just "Terrorism" and why not attack from Lashkar/Taliban/Indian mujaheddin as "Islamic terrorism"? Is this fair on Rajdeep and Burkha's side?
3.Why is still Modi is not given the credits for his brilliance in administration in getting the foreign investments flowing into Gujarat like never before? Is this not presentable to Indian public?
4.With all my heartfelt condolences to the families of the great martyrs and victims of Mumbai attack, again our media was biased.Hemant Karkare(let his soul rest in peace)did
nothing to kill terrorists,went in with utter stupidity with just a 'colt' in hand to tackle a 'Kalashnikov'! Why is he given such a high martyr status when he is just a victim? On the contrary,a Hawaldar who was responsible for Kasav's arrest,was never presented in the media.The firemen,hotel staff were all left as unsung heroes in the midst of Karkare's heroics(stupidity).5.After the terror strikes in Mumbai, media is busy scrutinizing our Military arsenal and come up with one or the other loopholes frequently.Now is this presentable to the world? Yes,agreed we need some improvements in our armory but it cant be a 'SANSANI' news on a news channel when we are seeking world attention for all the good reasons.
I aint a right winger/fascist/liberalist here.I am speaking my heart out as a youth seeking explanation.I wanna make Media answerable to all these, but how? Allah jaane...
