Media morality

The terrifying TV images of the clash between police and agitators, and between opponents of different political parties are indicators of the declining media moralities. The unwarranted episode in connection with the visit of Kerala CM Achuthanandan to martyr major Sandeep’s house is yet another instance. People feel distressed about the lack of discipline and tolerance among visual media.

Indian TV Channels have become fighters to sell their product, and for that they use advantageously deceitful politicians. What these oliticians discuss in panel meetings are matters suited to trash and their responsibility to common people is restricted in such discussions. Along with political parties communal outfits also find slot in TV channels to make harm in the society.

So in this context stern action should be taken against visual media for distorting the facts. The politicians often say it is the media that distorted the fact. Nevertheless they never dare to take action against the offenders. This should change. There is a need to identify wrong doers among TV channels and for that the government should act quickly.

K A Solaman