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Press freedom: the work of journalists under threat in India
Press freedom: the work of journalists under threat in India
(franceinfo)
The world press freedom rankings were unveiled by Reporters Without Borders on Friday May 3. 159th, the place occupied by India reveals a deterioration in the work of journalists in the country.
For 13 years, journalist Anubha Bhonsle anchored the news on CNN News Eighteen. From now on, the channel has become a relay for government propaganda, according to her. “Our work was of poor quality, it polarized the debate”, she explains. Therefore, the journalist launched her independent online media. YouTube has become the last refuge of independent Indian journalists.
The Indian government is concerned about independent journalists
Akash Banerjee was one of the first to join the platform six years ago. He delivers daily analysis to his 4 million subscribers on the policies pursued by the Hindu nationalist government. But according to him, the Indian government is worried about this success. It has become difficult for dissident voices to exist as media supporting the government flood the platform. In 2023, the Indian government requested the removal of more than 3,500 videos on YouTube, according to Google reports. Defamation or even criticism of the government are among the reasons given.
