Media Under Siege in India: A Brewing Storm The recent protests against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government have taken an ominous turn, with mainstream television channel reporters facing hostility and violence at the hands of demonstrators.
The protesters are calling them "godi media," accusing these outlets of being pro government and biased in their reporting.
This phenomenon is not new to India; however, its intensity has increased exponentially since Modi took office in 2014.