Media must act as responsible pillar of democracy, call out fake narratives in open: Thakur

Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday said there are “individuals and media outlets” who consistently spread fake propaganda against ‘Bharat’, both domestically and internationally, and stressed that media must act as a responsible pillar of the democracy, calling out fake narratives in the open.

“It is our collective responsibility to challenge such narratives, expose the falsehoods, and ensure that truth prevails,” he said.

“It is essential to safeguard the interests of our nation and avoid providing space to anti-India views that can threaten the unity and integrity we hold dear,” Thakur added.