Fascist Trends in Indian Media

“An analysis of media’s distorted coverage of events in Mangalore after BJP’s ascension to power in Karnataka”.  

• By Deepak Kamat

There is always a difference between reality and perception. Recently, the Mangalore realities have been perceived in a distorted manner. A few stray incidents of minor violence have been exaggerated and projected in a Talibanic manner. Somebody had to come out with the Truth. Somebody had to protest the media coverage and distortion of Mangalore ever since BJP came to power in the State. Somebody had to expose the political agenda.

Somebody had to expose the jehadi agenda. Somebody had to throw light on the realities which are beyond the media glare. That is why my decision to come out with this book. While writing this book, I have had my feet firmly planted on the ground and I have tried my best to be as level-headed as possible unlike the journos and politicos who have lost their sense of balance. Also, I delight in being politically incorrect. Mangaloreans have even slapped a legal notice on the Union Minister for Women and Child Welfare, Mrs. Renuka Chowdhury for comparing Mangalore to Taliban. Mangalore has always had a cosmopolitan outlook. To compare Mangalore to Taliban is indeed a travesty of faith. Those who denigrate Mangalore should pay for it or apologize.

 

 

Publisher -Jnanabharati Prakashana, Mangalore.

Price -Rs. 30/

Pages -60