The Political agendas and News Making

The Political agendas and News Making​

By: Amit Bhushan Date: 31st May 2018

We have various shows in news making as far as the commercial news media would go. A few would focus on rising fuel prices while some others would focus on external security challenge or new project inaugurations, or some sops etc. Very few of the commercial news media, especially on the idiot box has bothered to cover the wrangling in the corporate takeover battles under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Act like the battles in some Education company and its post auction analysis or some Cement company etc. This is while there is some coverage of the same in the print i.e. on the inside pages, while the alternate media, read non-news internet or social media, this has rather much better focus. Steel sector seem to be witness to some actions even as other sectors continue to test patience. While it is not to say that the arguments put forth on fuel prices don’t have merit or if the price rise isn’t a mass concern, however the food price inflation which used to be a double whammy for the poor along with fuel inflation has not been the case as of yet. However action of large defaulters is something new and if media was vocal about flyaway defaulters then it should also spend some time on these actions. It seems none of the political side would want any focus on such area and our so called bravehearts of investigative journalism also prefer to go on break over the issue.

What has been the concern is that despite the slogans of Skill India, the state of the government managed Education Institutions be they be at the primary education level or at the higher education level, hasn’t improved a bit. Like the local or municipal governance, these institutions often managed by the state governments although quite a few under direct central supervision, refuse to buzz on performance front. Also, while the government continues to claim that it has improved electricity situation and is reaching out to rural areas, however to improve quality of supply i.e. reduction in blackouts and faults, seem to be a far cry and most publics believe the same to be on account of pervasive corruption as well as institutional neglect/tolerance for the same. While privatization helped in delivery of telecom services, however challenges in delivery of potable water, healthcare for people as well as domesticated animals remain challenging area. Therefore one breaks into peels of laughter at slogans of ‘housing for all’ especially when delivery of ‘shochalay/toilets’ is still to be achieved.

The bye-poll results out and seem to be further reiterating what has already been the ‘Game’ forecast (http://www.managementparadise.com/article/9759/the-prophecy-of-the-game-part-ii ). There is still this political tendency amongst the Netas to go back to the respective political huddle within parties and subsequently attempt to revive the ‘old lines’ which are already proven to be failures. This tendency would propel Netas to sloganeer about old lines as well as loyalties including revival of ‘old slogans’. And while quite a lot would be said about some ‘Wave’ ebbing and this being the chief cause for the defeat, however this simply is a failure of the respective state administrator to focus on ‘Game issues’ including continued neglect of the rural areas. ‘Game’ had already forecasted about the rise in importance of the ‘State Leadership’ and rising dependency of central leaders on them to pull up electoral results. The implications hereunder was the state leaderships focusing on ‘Game issues’, which has not been the case. Of course this gives the commercial news media, the opportunity to bring up price rise of petroleum products as one of the factors for electoral results with of course no solution from any of the political parties or pundits. Let the ‘Game’ evolve…..

 

[Swaswati Borpuzari]

The interplay between political agendas and news making is a complex and often contentious dynamic that shapes public opinion and policy. Political figures and parties frequently craft their messages to align with their agendas, using the media as a critical tool to disseminate their viewpoints and to influence public discourse. This process is not one-sided, however; journalists and news organizations also play a pivotal role in how political information is presented and received by the public. They must balance the need to report on the actions and statements of political actors with the responsibility to provide objective, fact-based information. This balance can be challenging, especially in an era where the line between news and opinion is often blurred. The rise of digital media and social networks has further complicated this relationship, as it has created new platforms for political advocacy and the spread of misinformation. News organizations must now navigate a landscape where algorithms and user engagement metrics can prioritize sensational or biased content over more balanced reporting. Despite these challenges, the integrity of the news-making process remains crucial for maintaining a well-informed electorate and a functioning democracy. Journalists and media outlets continue to strive for transparency and accountability, often under significant pressure from political entities that may seek to control or manipulate the narrative. In this environment, fostering media literacy and critical thinking among the public becomes even more essential, as citizens must discern between reliable information and political spin.

 

[Dhruv Bindhani]

The Political agendas and News Making​

By: Amit Bhushan Date: 31st May 2018

We have various shows in news making as far as the commercial news media would go. A few would focus on rising fuel prices while some others would focus on external security challenge or new project inaugurations, or some sops etc. Very few of the commercial news media, especially on the idiot box has bothered to cover the wrangling in the corporate takeover battles under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Act like the battles in some Education company and its post auction analysis or some Cement company etc. This is while there is some coverage of the same in the print i.e. on the inside pages, while the alternate media, read non-news internet or social media, this has rather much better focus. Steel sector seem to be witness to some actions even as other sectors continue to test patience. While it is not to say that the arguments put forth on fuel prices don’t have merit or if the price rise isn’t a mass concern, however the food price inflation which used to be a double whammy for the poor along with fuel inflation has not been the case as of yet. However action of large defaulters is something new and if media was vocal about flyaway defaulters then it should also spend some time on these actions. It seems none of the political side would want any focus on such area and our so called bravehearts of investigative journalism also prefer to go on break over the issue.

What has been the concern is that despite the slogans of Skill India, the state of the government managed Education Institutions be they be at the primary education level or at the higher education level, hasn’t improved a bit. Like the local or municipal governance, these institutions often managed by the state governments although quite a few under direct central supervision, refuse to buzz on performance front. Also, while the government continues to claim that it has improved electricity situation and is reaching out to rural areas, however to improve quality of supply i.e. reduction in blackouts and faults, seem to be a far cry and most publics believe the same to be on account of pervasive corruption as well as institutional neglect/tolerance for the same. While privatization helped in delivery of telecom services, however challenges in delivery of potable water, healthcare for people as well as domesticated animals remain challenging area. Therefore one breaks into peels of laughter at slogans of ‘housing for all’ especially when delivery of ‘shochalay/toilets’ is still to be achieved.

The bye-poll results out and seem to be further reiterating what has already been the ‘Game’ forecast (http://www.managementparadise.com/article/9759/the-prophecy-of-the-game-part-ii ). There is still this political tendency amongst the Netas to go back to the respective political huddle within parties and subsequently attempt to revive the ‘old lines’ which are already proven to be failures. This tendency would propel Netas to sloganeer about old lines as well as loyalties including revival of ‘old slogans’. And while quite a lot would be said about some ‘Wave’ ebbing and this being the chief cause for the defeat, however this simply is a failure of the respective state administrator to focus on ‘Game issues’ including continued neglect of the rural areas. ‘Game’ had already forecasted about the rise in importance of the ‘State Leadership’ and rising dependency of central leaders on them to pull up electoral results. The implications hereunder was the state leaderships focusing on ‘Game issues’, which has not been the case. Of course this gives the commercial news media, the opportunity to bring up price rise of petroleum products as one of the factors for electoral results with of course no solution from any of the political parties or pundits. Let the ‘Game’ evolve…..

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