Kharge Critiques Current Regime for Punishing Independent Journalism While Rewarding Compliance.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the Sangh Parivar for undermining press freedom, asserting that a clear message has emerged: independent journalism will face punishment while compliance is rewarded. His comments were made on World Press Freedom Day, highlighting concerns about the current state of media in India.

Kharge urged stakeholders to engage in deep introspection regarding the role of the media in a democratic society. He pointed out that certain media outlets have been reduced to mere instruments of the ruling establishment, thus compromising journalistic integrity. This trend is troubling for the health of democracy.

Addressing the targeting of journalists who challenge the status quo, Kharge emphasized the need for a media landscape that fosters accountability and free expression. By calling out the dangers of conformity within journalism, he seeks to inspire a renewed commitment to independent reporting and the protection of press freedoms.