New Delhi: Indian media anchors’ alignment with Hindutva ideology to promote Islamophobia has once again come under scrutiny after Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Rakesh Sinha’s shocking revelation.
Addressing a seminar titled “Future of Muslims in Today’s India”, Sinha revealed that a prominent TV anchor had once trained him to make anti-Muslim comments during a debate.
According to Sinha, the anchor instructed him to target Muslim practices, including beards and skull caps, to stir up controversy and fuel heated arguments that would make the program trend on social media platforms like Twitter. will ensure The revelation highlights how sections of the Indian media, often referred to as “goodie media” because of their allegiance to the BJP and the RSS, have systematically persecuted minorities, especially Muslims. What is discredited in televised debates?
Sinha admitted that the incident happened before his Rajya Sabha tenure, adding, “It became a business for me to appear on TV channels from 4 pm to 11 pm. Anchors get attention.” He knew how to manipulate the debates.
The revelation has drawn widespread condemnation, with critics accusing media outlets of abandoning journalistic integrity to promote a divisive narrative aligned with the ruling party’s agenda. Activists and political commentators have called for urgent reforms to hold the media accountable for perpetuating communal hatred.
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Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor’s revelation that her husband Saif Ali Khan’s assailant did not steal anything has reinforced the notion that the ruling BJP-RSS nexus is fueling intolerance and extremism. The dangerous spread of has penetrated even the glittering world of India. Cinema
Saif Ali Khan’s brutal stabbing follows a series of violent incidents, including the killing of politician Baba Siddique and the shooting near Salman Khan’s residence, both linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
The attack comes days after Indian poet Kumar Vishwas publicly criticized Saif for naming his son Taimur, calling it an insult to Hindu sentiments. This has led to suspicions of Hindutva-inspired motives, heightened by the possible involvement of organized crime groups such as the Bishnoi gang.
Observers warn that the incidents are indicative of a worrying social shift, where hate ideologies and violence against Sikhs and Muslims are increasingly becoming the norm. Such developments point to the erosion of the rule of law and the deepening divisions within Indian society.
