This is all too familiar.
Saw it during last year's migrant exodus. And seeing it now that the crematoriums are overwhelmed. The objective remains the same: protect the image of the emperor who stands naked.
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Saw it during last year's migrant exodus. And seeing it now that the crematoriums are overwhelmed. The objective remains the same: protect the image of the emperor who stands naked.
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When we reported on the migrant exodus last year, we often got messages asking if we helped the people we quoted in our stories, or just "used" their misery.
The stupidity of it apart, the aim behind these messages is to absolve the Modi government and hold the messenger accountable instead.
Today, as the devastating images of bodies burning go viral, Modi bhakts are again blaming reporters for spreading "negativity".
Today, as the devastating images of bodies burning go viral, Modi bhakts are again blaming reporters for spreading "negativity".
Most of those shameless people, pretending to be pious, do not give a damn about people struggling to access healthcare, or dying for want of oxygen.
A journalist's job is to bear witness. The only people we need to worry about is the people we are quoting.
A journalist's job is to bear witness. The only people we need to worry about is the people we are quoting.
As long as they don't think we are "exploiting" their misery, the rest can go to hell. And going by the videos, it is amply clear that the people want to talk. They want their miseries documented.
So the next time you are worried about negativity, speak to someone who lost a loved one gasping for breath, and ask them if they share your views.
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