We Indians have gotten so used to propaganda being spread in
public that in many cases we just take things for granted and move on with our
lives. Without anyone or anything to confront these views of the media, the
trend became so humdrum that some media outlets misused public trust by dishing
out anything from twisted facts to blatant misinformation just to make their
news saleable. This complete disregard for truth went as far as to obstruct the
delivery of justice and forced the path of justice.
One of the many remarkable incidences of media insensitivity was
seen in recent days. Ever since the arrest of AsaramJi Bapu not a single day
has passed when the media did not present something derogatory about the Saint.
There were incidences when we have seen news channels and news dailies publish
utter rubbish on a daily basis. On many occasions media channels were rebuked
for losing sight of their goal, but eventually the trend would be repeated all
over again. Millions of ardent followers and disciples of the Bapu lodged
reports with the administration and made their ire evident but nothing came of
it until recently.
In December, 2013, for the first time media reported news of a
wave of support on Twitter and then again in January when even a bigger wave
erupted that forced all media channels to stand up and take notice. More than 4
different media houses took notice of this phenomenon and reported how irked
BapuJi disciples were with the injustice meted out to him. This marked a new
beginning for Indian media and has lighted a lamp of hope for millions of
supporters who had lost their trust in media.
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