Why is OpIndia biased against Modi government?

In fact, OpIndia runs a series of monthly articles in which it highlights what it considers “lies” spread by the mainstream media, typically against the ruling Modi government/BJP. Let us try to analyze some of the reasons for this apparent “bias”. 1. Ownership patterns of media houses

What is the media’s antagonism towards the Modi government?

The media’s antagonism for the Modi government is taken for granted in social media circles, with several commentators regularly putting forward a counter-narrative that is lapped up by folks on Twitter and Facebook.

What are the negative aspects of the BJP government?

The real negative of this government is how it has affected the national discourse with a well considered strategy. This isn’t a failure, it’s the plan. 1.It has discredited the media, so now every criticism is brushed off as a journalist who didn’t get paid by BJP or is on the payrolls of Congress.

What is the biggest failure of the BJP in India?

It takes decades and centuries to build systems and nations, the biggest failure I see in the BJP is that it has destroyed some great things on very flimsy grounds. 1.Electoral bonds — It basically legalises corruption and allows corporates & foreign powers to just buy our political parties.

Why Modi’s tweets are the primary news source in India?

He steadfastly ignores the mainstream national media, gives controlled access to only a few selective journalists and prefers to use social media to convey his version of the story. Modi’s tweets have become the primary news source for Indian media. Modi’s social media presence can be the envy of any politician in the world.

Why are journalists in India being harassed by the Modi regime?

Only a small number of journalists who are critical of his authoritarian brand of “Hindutva” politics are being regularly harassed by the regime and its supporters. Besides a handful of media houses, most of the Indian media has either been bought over or forced into submission by the Modi government.

Why does Modi listen to All India Radio?

Each month, Modi uses All India Radio to say his “Mann ki Baat” to promote some of his government’s policy. He steadfastly ignores the mainstream national media, gives controlled access to only a few selective journalists and prefers to use social media to convey his version of the story.