Question Q1Discuss and AnalyseGS2GS2
Discuss the role of the 'Fourth Estate' in upholding democratic values and analyse the issues affecting press freedom in India.
Introduction
Media is referred to as 4th pillar of democracy. Comprises digital, print and broadcast media - newspapers, newschannel, online talk shows.
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Main Body
Role in upholding democratic values:
1Providing evidence backed argument to public regarding an issue. Eg: True benefits of Farm Laws.
2Holding govt accountable for misuse of power and poor service delivery. Exposing Fodder Scam, Asking questions on Hardwear Rate.
3Providing a platform to voice issues of public to government and wider society. Eg: Indian Express exposing corruption in Bihar recruitment.
4Vital playing field in election providing opportunity to candidates in voting their views and guarantee.
Issues affecting Press Freedom:
1Organisational Issue:
Yellow Journalism : parallel-ization of issues and phenomenon of breaking news.
Corporate takeover of media. Eg: Takeover of NDTV by Adani group.
Advertisement based Model and lack of advertisement to non-political parties.
2External Issues:
Use of ED/CBI against Media House to suffocate dissent. Eg: Laid - Dainik Bhaskar.
Paid News: the office which does not create coherence.
Journalists in search for political favour around in these actions. Eg: Sting operation of Journalist - over.
Media needs to form itself and be duty objective and have in its actors to help India become ideal democracy.
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Conclusion
Media needs to reform itself and be duty objective and have in its actors to help India become ideal democracy.
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Examiner score
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Topper
ADITYA HRIDAY UPADHYAY
AIR 1542025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Executive, Judiciary, Ministries and Pressure Groups
Pressure Groups and Associations
Media and Democratic Values
Writing Stats
228
Total words
8
Paragraphs
analytical
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