'The country’s battle against corona is still on. And it is being led by PM Narendra Modi.'
As #Covid wreaks havoc in India, Doordarshan’s programming is not focused on the unfolding tragedy, but lionising the government instead.
@sighyush reports.
newslaundry.com/2021/04/28/dds…
As #Covid wreaks havoc in India, Doordarshan’s programming is not focused on the unfolding tragedy, but lionising the government instead.
@sighyush reports.
newslaundry.com/2021/04/28/dds…
In the three days of DD News programming observed, there was never a mention of how citizens were struggling.
The features instead droned on about how the centre had ramped up oxygen supply and increased Remdesivir production under Modi’s leadership.
The features instead droned on about how the centre had ramped up oxygen supply and increased Remdesivir production under Modi’s leadership.
A more relaxed, smiling Modi appeared onscreen when DD News spoke about how his govt is helping the poor in the pandemic by providing free rations.
And that the move was praised on Twitter by home minister Amit Shah, defense minister Rajnath Singh, and BJP president JP Nadda.
And that the move was praised on Twitter by home minister Amit Shah, defense minister Rajnath Singh, and BJP president JP Nadda.
The channel’s programming also seems to have a political motive.
While dreadful visuals and critical commentary were entirely absent during any segment on Modi or BJP-governed states, they were telecast liberally when non-BJP states were concerned.
While dreadful visuals and critical commentary were entirely absent during any segment on Modi or BJP-governed states, they were telecast liberally when non-BJP states were concerned.
Read the full report: newslaundry.com/2021/04/28/dds…
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