Published: Dec 3, 2010 00:05 Updated: Dec 3, 2010 00:05
JEDDAH: The negative impact of media propaganda on society is a pointer to the deteriorating health of democracy, according to an Indian journalist.Speaking at a media seminar, titled “Injustices of Media Justice,” organized by the Jeddah chapter of the Risala Study Circle, managing editor of Pravasi Risala Magazine S. Sharafuddin said instead of reporting facts with objectivity, media outlets have become a tool in the hands of vested interests.
Sharafuddin was referring to the role of key media players in the now raging 2G spectrum scam in India. He said the kind of reprehensible actions on the part of media personnel, who are supposed to act as the guardians of democracy, is a serious matter that needs to be tackled.
Sharafuddin was referring to the role of key media players in the now raging 2G spectrum scam in India. He said the kind of reprehensible actions on the part of media personnel, who are supposed to act as the guardians of democracy, is a serious matter that needs to be tackled.
