NBDSA: Complaint filed against Times Now for ‘Madrassa Jihad’ show
The complaint was filed by CJP raising concerns over sensationalizing a UP government survey of Madrassa and turning that data into a communal debate
On December 5, Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) wrote to the News Broadcasting & Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) against the debate segment of Times Now Navbharat aired on November 11, titled “'Madrasa Jihad' पर बड़ा खुल़ास़ा, मजहबी त़ालीम क़ा '491 तंत्र”
The debate, hosted by Naina Yadav and Rakesh Pandey, was based on a “survey” carried out by the UP government on Madrassas in certain districts of the State. Reportedly, it was found that Bahraich city, which is close to the Nepal border, has 792 madrassas out of which 491 were found to be running “without license”.
Over this news, the channel held a debate and declared that something called “madrassa Jihad” was taking place in Bahraich.
The complaint raised “concern over the manner in which or the approach chosen to deal with this data. Using terms like “Madrassa Jihad” and “the ‘M’ Factor” the channel has resorted to cheap tactics to spread communal tension and hatred which is unbecoming of a news channel”. The complaint also points out that the channel used the “jihad” trope to further its communal narrative. “The trend of using the suffix of ‘jihad’ to propagate their communally divisive narrative has caught traction in the mainstream news media. The moment any news wherein a person from Muslim Community is involved, news channel rush to label it as some kind of Jihad,” the complaint states.
It further gives instances from the past where news channels have used “jihad” to associate with any crime committed by persons belonging to muslim community. How an act of one person is attributed to the entire community to malign the community as a whole and to create feelings of animosity and hatred towards them.
The entire complaint may be read here:
Related:
CJP MOVES NBDSA AGAINST AAJ TAK’S ‘BLACK AND WHITE SHOW’ FOR SPREADING COMMUNAL PROPAGANDA
CJP MOVES NBDSA AGAINST TIMES NOW’S VIRTUAL MEDIA TRIAL OF TEESTA SETALVAD
NBDSA: Complaint filed against Times Now for ‘Madrassa Jihad’ show
The complaint was filed by CJP raising concerns over sensationalizing a UP government survey of Madrassa and turning that data into a communal debate
On December 5, Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) wrote to the News Broadcasting & Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) against the debate segment of Times Now Navbharat aired on November 11, titled “'Madrasa Jihad' पर बड़ा खुल़ास़ा, मजहबी त़ालीम क़ा '491 तंत्र”
The debate, hosted by Naina Yadav and Rakesh Pandey, was based on a “survey” carried out by the UP government on Madrassas in certain districts of the State. Reportedly, it was found that Bahraich city, which is close to the Nepal border, has 792 madrassas out of which 491 were found to be running “without license”.
Over this news, the channel held a debate and declared that something called “madrassa Jihad” was taking place in Bahraich.
The complaint raised “concern over the manner in which or the approach chosen to deal with this data. Using terms like “Madrassa Jihad” and “the ‘M’ Factor” the channel has resorted to cheap tactics to spread communal tension and hatred which is unbecoming of a news channel”. The complaint also points out that the channel used the “jihad” trope to further its communal narrative. “The trend of using the suffix of ‘jihad’ to propagate their communally divisive narrative has caught traction in the mainstream news media. The moment any news wherein a person from Muslim Community is involved, news channel rush to label it as some kind of Jihad,” the complaint states.
It further gives instances from the past where news channels have used “jihad” to associate with any crime committed by persons belonging to muslim community. How an act of one person is attributed to the entire community to malign the community as a whole and to create feelings of animosity and hatred towards them.
The entire complaint may be read here:
Related:
CJP MOVES NBDSA AGAINST AAJ TAK’S ‘BLACK AND WHITE SHOW’ FOR SPREADING COMMUNAL PROPAGANDA
CJP MOVES NBDSA AGAINST TIMES NOW’S VIRTUAL MEDIA TRIAL OF TEESTA SETALVAD
Related articles
Related Articles
Secularism
Gujarat 1992: Hindus who saved a dargah in Surat
‘Ram & Rahim are same’: For over two years, Muslims and local families have started coming to the dargah that has been protected by Hindu families for over 30 years; Hindus also arrange free tea, water, and food for Muslims visiting the dargah
Secularism
Gujarat 1992: Hindus who saved a dargah in Surat
‘Ram & Rahim are same’: For over two years, Muslims and local families have started coming to the dargah that has been protected by Hindu families for over 30 years; Hindus also arrange free tea, water, and food for Muslims visiting the dargah
Theme
Taliban in Afghanistan: A look back
Campaigns
Videos
Communalism
Bastar violence: Anti-Christian Campaign causes breach in Adivasi unity
Hundreds of Adivasi church-goers across villages in Narayanpur and Bastar, Chhattisgarh have been experiencing boycott, intimidation and violence since December last year, forcing them to leave their homes and live in refugee camps. Reportedly, Adivasi districts across Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh is seeing a rise Hindutva mobilisation against Christians .
Communalism
Bastar violence: Anti-Christian Campaign causes breach in Adivasi unity
Hundreds of Adivasi church-goers across villages in Narayanpur and Bastar, Chhattisgarh have been experiencing boycott, intimidation and violence since December last year, forcing them to leave their homes and live in refugee camps. Reportedly, Adivasi districts across Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh is seeing a rise Hindutva mobilisation against Christians .
Archives
IN FACT
Podcasts
Analysis
Taliban in Afghanistan: A look back
Children
Bengaluru: Nearly 80 percent students demand eggs in mid-day meal, finds opinion poll
Abdul Rahman 27 Jan 2023
