It's a huge blow for independent media in the country
Many question what Adani’s vision for media independence might look like, considering his vocal support for Modi. In the past, this relationship has seen his business not only align with the Hindu nationalist government’s vision for India but also grow overnight as the country’s biggest private operator of ports, airports, and coal mines.India’s New Internet Rules Are a Step Toward ‘Digital Authoritarianism,’ Activists Say.
“If you look at all the other Indian media houses, they now tend to cozy up to the government and be spokespersons for the party,” says Chakma from the Rights and Risks Analysis Group. During the general election in 2014, NDTV’s website received 16.5 billion hits in a single day, leading the Modi administration to look for ways to decrease the channel’s influence. According to
. “But at the same time, you should have courage when the government is doing the right thing every day. You have to also say that.”
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