Tamil TV media now rarely responsible and neutral

It is now very well known that the entire private TV media in Tamil Nadu are owned by business houses or political parties, which largely function with the twin objectives of earning revenue and profit at any cost and carrying out motivated propaganda with partisan outlook, to serve the interest of any political party or group and get gains for themselves in the process.

The editors and anchors in the TV media seem to think that they have the liberty and competence to comment on any subject , whether it concerns science and technology or economics, international relations, education , social issues etc. inspite of the fact that their expertise level is very limited.

They pre judge every issue even without any reliable facts and figures or extensive and indepth investigation, with the sole objective of causing sensation and attracting gullible viewers. For this purpose, there is bitter competition between the TV media , as to who would do this first and then they shamelessly claim that they have done this first.

For these TV media, rape, assault, murder , abuse between politicians are the attractive subjects and many good things happening in Tamil Nadu are of no interest to them. If at all they publicise any good happening, they never do it in prime time telecast.

In almost all cases, for debates and discussions, they only call politicians , cinema stars or controversial persons holding extreme views and favoured friends. .
People with accomplishments, lofty views and independent progressive thinkers in various fields are rarely invited.

The situation is so bad now that the Tamil TV media have become disturbingly negative force in India with no check and control.

Tamil Nadu now appears to be paying a big price for the freedom and liberty given to the T V media who seem to think that they can say anything, use any abusive language, being impolite to anyone, spread any false and doubtful news , insult anybody and get away with it. The arrogance of the anchors of the TV media should be seen to be believed..

Unchecked liberty practiced in irresponsible way by TV media is spoiling the fibre and fabric of the society in Tamil Nadu and misleading the youth , apart from spreading culture of violence, bad and negative thoughts and conflicts in the society..

It is high time that the TV media should be effectively told that liberty is not a personal affair but a social contract and when liberty is exercised irresponsibly, it becomes counter productive with severe long term adverse implications. No healthy society should allow this.

N.S.Venkataraman
Nandini Voice for The Deprived
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