When Arnab Pampered Modi On His Television Show

Special treatment accorded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Television’s ‘star’ anchor, Arnab Goswami has raised eyebrows.

- Asad Ashraf

Arnab’s, interview with Narendra Modi has buzzed social media so much so, that the self-proclaimed watch dog of the Indian media industry had to give an interview himself to a little known entity called News Mobile, where he said, “There is a group that has nothing to do but discuss me, my stories and my interviews, day in and day out without any fail without getting exhausted. I am very flattered. It shows how keenly they watch The Newshour and Frankly Speaking. I can only say that for their loyal and enthusiastic viewer-ship, I’m very grateful.”

It is true that there is a group which makes sure that it watches all the shows of Goswami, not because they enjoy it, but to present a rational criticism of his style of journalism, which many of us believe, is setting up a wrong precedent for young journalists in the industry. In this case it becomes extremely important for journalists and other actors to present a counter-view of the discourses set up by him.