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One big success of our current BJP-controlled govt in India is their ability to influence and control narrative on specific topics through targeted disinformati

by pcx 7y ago

One big success of our current BJP-controlled govt in India is their ability to influence and control narrative on specific topics through targeted disinformation. This is not just for internal issues but also for external ones.

gumby 7y ago
FWIW this article says that the particular case under discussion seems to be a private effort. Not that this invalidates your larger point.
thewhitetulip 7y ago
To be honest, they aren't influencing, they're threatening media houses. No Indian news outlet except NDTV shows the truth because NDTV is suffering from losses in revenue as Central leaders have boycotted NDTV for showing the truth. Look at how the anti CAA protests are shown in general media. They're blaming opposition for everything
- shi314 7y ago
  First time I learnt, news channel become more neutral when they are in loss. Conventional Response is to produce more polarising narrative to gain more views especially a target group that becomes loyal followers.
  - thewhitetulip 7y ago
    They're not "neutral"because they're in loss. I remember since my childhood that NDTV has always been critical of the government and that's why I liked it but due to Burkha Dutt, I started to dislike the channel. Now NDTV is the only channel which reports facts. You see Republic, Zee news etc blatantly spread govt agenda. But that's not because they're in loss, that's because they have sold their soul or never had one to begin with. Also the media channels which kiss the emperors ring get contracts and are gaining profit. They fear monger and STILL blame the opposition even though BJP has ruled the county for six years. Of course you're surprised, you created a new just to spread propaganda here! But worry not, we won't let it happen and we have downvoting privileges, this isn't Twitter or Face book where the one who shouts the loudest is true
    - rishav_sharan 7y ago
      The personal attack is uncalled for. This is not /r/india. The rest of your post was insightful.
      - thewhitetulip 7y ago
        This isn't Reddit but the troll who created a new article for spreading propoganda has to be called out and I ain't afraid to do it.
        throwawaysea 7y ago
        What makes him a troll or his views propaganda?
        deleted 7y ago
        [deleted]
        dang 7y ago
        Personal attacks will get you banned here. Please don't do it again. https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html
    - thrwaway69 7y ago
      I find the use of downvote ironic here. (downvotes are not used for opposing a view point or disagreement)
      - dang 7y ago
        It's ok for downvoting to express disagreement on HN: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16131314 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16131314.

by pcx 7y ago

gumby 7y ago

FWIW this article says that the particular case under discussion seems to be a private effort. Not that this invalidates your larger point.

thewhitetulip 7y ago

To be honest, they aren't influencing, they're threatening media houses. No Indian news outlet except NDTV shows the truth because NDTV is suffering from losses in revenue as Central leaders have boycotted NDTV for showing the truth. Look at how the anti CAA protests are shown in general media. They're blaming opposition for everything

shi314 7y ago
First time I learnt, news channel become more neutral when they are in loss. Conventional Response is to produce more polarising narrative to gain more views especially a target group that becomes loyal followers.
- thewhitetulip 7y ago
  They're not "neutral"because they're in loss. I remember since my childhood that NDTV has always been critical of the government and that's why I liked it but due to Burkha Dutt, I started to dislike the channel. Now NDTV is the only channel which reports facts. You see Republic, Zee news etc blatantly spread govt agenda. But that's not because they're in loss, that's because they have sold their soul or never had one to begin with. Also the media channels which kiss the emperors ring get contracts and are gaining profit. They fear monger and STILL blame the opposition even though BJP has ruled the county for six years. Of course you're surprised, you created a new just to spread propaganda here! But worry not, we won't let it happen and we have downvoting privileges, this isn't Twitter or Face book where the one who shouts the loudest is true
  - rishav_sharan 7y ago
    The personal attack is uncalled for. This is not /r/india. The rest of your post was insightful.
    - thewhitetulip 7y ago
      This isn't Reddit but the troll who created a new article for spreading propoganda has to be called out and I ain't afraid to do it.
      - throwawaysea 7y ago
        What makes him a troll or his views propaganda?
        deleted 7y ago
        [deleted]
      - dang 7y ago
        Personal attacks will get you banned here. Please don't do it again. https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html
  - thrwaway69 7y ago
    I find the use of downvote ironic here. (downvotes are not used for opposing a view point or disagreement)
    - dang 7y ago
      It's ok for downvoting to express disagreement on HN: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16131314 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16131314.