The Media in the Crosshairs: India's Youth Protests Expose a Deeper Crisis The recent wave of youth led protests in India has brought to light a long standing issue that threatens the foundation of a free press: the eroding trust between journalists and the public.
TV channels were targeted by protesters, who branded them "India's worst enemies" and accused them of being "lapdog" media aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration.
Critics have accused major networks of peddling a pro government agenda for years, often through polarizing coverage of minority groups.