Atrocious Politics, Irresponsible Media ...

Atrocious... (the politics)
Ridiculous... (the media coverage)

These were the thoughts that crossed my mind the moment I read the article on CNN-IBN website.

Politics:
"Free TV to all households if voted to power" is the election gimmick of the DMK and is being quoted a populist scheme. And to top it, the gimmick is being compared to the bicycles given free to students in the current regime of the AIADMK.

Giving bicycles to poor students is definitely a populist scheme, but many poor students are actually benefited. It becomes a mode of transport, for most students in the villages travel long distances to reach their schools.

Media:
I really don’t understand how the BICYCLE scheme is being compared with the TV scheme. It’s like comparing turmeric (which has enormous medicinal value) to a fairness cream. Insane to say the least.

The media was irresponsible while covering the recently concluded Commonwealth Games too. Instead of focusing on the athletes who brought a gold-mine (I take the liberty of stating so because never has India performed so well in any competition) all the focus was on Bollywood actors (who have contributed nothing at all for the country) who were there for the closing ceremony.


Two points that I am trying to like to make here:

• The Indian Electorate is being taken for a ride by the power-hungry politicians.
• The media is losing out on its ethics and responsibilities.

Long Live Politics... Long Live Media...

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PS: I don’t intend to influence the voting decision of the common man.

Please click on the image blow to read the article pulished on CNN-IBN website (or) read the article online at http://www.ibnlive.com/article.php?id=7502&section_id=4