One nation - Two rules for Media

Mon, 12 May 2025 16:32:04 +0000

On the night of May 8, Indian television news did more than fail- it actively betrayed its role as a source of reliable information. Major news channels turned into propaganda machines, spreading unverified claims as “breaking news.” From fake reports of strikes on Karachi to Islamabad and false stories of a captured enemy pilot, the broadcasts were full of jingoism, not facts. At a time when calm, caution, and truth were needed, TV news instead spread nationalist panic and misinformation. This wasn’t just a failure of journalism—it was a deliberate choice to ignore the truth in favor of sensationalism and political advantage. Instead of informing the public, the screens stirred emotions and confusion.