Revival of BJP-AIADMK alliance is another indication of BJP becoming pragmatic about its southern ambitions. Sacrificing Annamalai, its best brand ambassador in Tamil Nadu yet, to mollify AIADMK betrayed desperation. Tamils never elected a BJP-partnering alliance in Assembly polls. AIADMK making another attempt to create history is creditable and bold.
BJP-AIADMK alliance shows the party is becoming pragmatic about southern ambitions
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The Print’s silence on the Murshidabad riots tells us a lot about it’s journalistic ethics and principles.
Maybe Mr. Shekhar Gupta is expecting a Rajya Sabha ticket from the TMC.
The Print’s editorial board has the time to publish scathing editorial takes on the recent CR Park fish market issue – a micro level issue which simply does not figure in the national consciousness. They also had the time to castigate Baba Ramdev for his silly acts.
But Bengal has been burning for a week. Many Hindus have lost their lives, thousands have been forced to flee from their homes. All thanks to the Islamic radicalism nurtured by the Mamata Banerjee regime for the last decade.
Yet, The Print does not publish a single article on this. There are no editorial takes as well.
Tells us everything that we need to know and understand about The Print’s brand of journalism.
The Print’s obstinate refusal to cover the Bengal riots extensively and to publish an editorial on the issue of Islamic fundamentalism currently wreaking havoc in Bengal under the patronage of the Mamata Banerjee administration has resulted in great consternation amongst us – the regular readers on this platform.
It’s sad and disheartening to note that The Print can no longer be trusted to speak up for the victims of communal riots – especially when they happen to be Hindus. Such a shame!
Would it help to give up the fetish of making Hindi the national language. It resonates very strongly in Tamil Nadu.
The Print and Mr. Shekhar Gupta’s silence on the riots in Bengal have exposed them. The truth lies bare now – for all to see.
The Print’s absolute refusal to cover the continuing riots in Bengal unmasks them completely. Mr. Shekhar Gupta’s journalism has been exposed for what it truly is.