Govt withdraws fake news order on PM Modi directive after massive outrage

[BlackOpsIndia]

The government has withdrawn guidelines issued last night that provided for penalties in cases of journalists sharing or reporting 'fake news'.

The guidelines were withdrawn on the directive of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is learnt to have said that the issue of fake news must be left to agencies such as the Press Council of India.

The government's order, which stipulated that press accreditations of journalists behind fake news be withdrawn, was slammed as 'undemocratic' by several media persons.

Now, the government has decided to withdraw its controversial order. Complaints regarding 'fake news' will be in the complete domain of the Press Council of India.

Yesterday, the Information and Broadcasting ministry said in a statement that complaints regarding fake news would be "referred to the Press Council of India (PCI) if it pertains to print media and to News Broadcasters Association (NBA) if it relates to electronic media, for determination of the news item being fake or not."

The agencies would complete the determination process within 15 days, the statement added. The statement also specified the penalties that would be imposed on journalists in cases where the complaints were found valid.

For the first violation, the accreditation of the journalist involved with creating and/or propagating fake news would be suspended for six months.

The accreditation would be suspended for one year in the case of a second violation and would be permanently cancelled in the event of a third violation.

Today morning, I&B Minister Smriti Irani, in an attempt to address the massive outrage generated by the order, tweeted, "The Government wants to engage with journalist's body or news organisations to fight the menace of fake news and uphold ethical journalism."



Govt withdraws fake news order on PM Modi directive after massive outrage

 

[BlackOpsIndia]

Media and judiciary in this country is responsible and accountable to none.

Founding fathers forgot system of checks and balances for these two and as a result massive misuse of authority by both from time to time.

BTW can anyone remind me why we gave clear majority to this govt?

They can't stand against anyone powerful but common man, those same people who gave em mandate to show some spine. Only time they show some spine is when insulting people or extorting them be it on petrol or LPG.

Malaysia passed a law sending journos to 6years in jail for fake news. The least we could do is to make our media a bit accountable if not much. The current self regulation system is joke.

 

[vsdoc]

BTW can anyone remind me why we gave clear majority to this govt?

I'm in queue too.

Cheers, Doc

 

[vstol Jockey]

Media and judiciary in this country is responsible and accountable to none.

Founding fathers forgot system of checks and balances for these two and as a result massive misuse of authority by both from time to time.

BTW can anyone remind me why we gave clear majority to this govt?

They can't stand against anyone powerful but common man, those same people who gave em mandate to show some spine. Only time they show some spine is when insulting people or extorting them be it on petrol or LPG.

Malaysia passed a law sending journos to 6years in jail for fake news. The least we could do is to make our media a bit accountable if not much. The current self regulation system is joke.

I fully agree with you. Every Jurno must be held accountable for what he writes in print media or speaks on TV. This menace of Fake news must be treated as a criminal case at par with spreading hatred between people or inciting people.

 

[Angel Eyes]

Media and judiciary in this country is responsible and accountable to none.

Founding fathers forgot system of checks and balances for these two and as a result massive misuse of authority by both from time to time.

BTW can anyone remind me why we gave clear majority to this govt?

They can't stand against anyone powerful but common man, those same people who gave em mandate to show some spine. Only time they show some spine is when insulting people or extorting them be it on petrol or LPG.

Malaysia passed a law sending journos to 6years in jail for fake news. The least we could do is to make our media a bit accountable if not much. The current self regulation system is joke.

Lolz...they are being cornered on every issue be it Dalit agitation, Beef ban , Paper leak and what not by mahathugbandhan..

 

[BlackOpsIndia]

Lolz...they are being cornered on every issue be it Dalit agitation, Beef ban , Paper leak and what not by mahathugbandhan..

Projecting Modi as everything had its demerits, sidelining Sushma Swaraj and other Tier 1 leaders created a vaccum for dialogue with people via media.

Now only spokesman speaks which is boring, ineffective and lacks aura to be covered by media hence center stage is taken by Tier 4,5,6 (basically sadak chhap) leaders. Their motor mouth vitiate the atmosphere and project a worst possible image, overshadowing even the exceptional work.

In politics whoever sets the agenda get better perception and therefore vote. BJP have failed to capitalize on media battle even after being a ruling party and they have nobody else to blame but themselves.

 

[Angel Eyes]

Projecting Modi as everything had its demerits, sidelining Sushma Swaraj and other Tier 1 leaders created a vaccum for dialogue with people via media.

Now only spokesman speaks which is boring, ineffective and lacks aura to be covered by media hence center stage is taken by Tier 4,5,6 (basically sadak chhap) leaders. Their motor mouth vitiate the atmosphere and project a worst possible image, overshadowing even the exceptional work.

In politics whoever sets the agenda get better perception and therefore vote. BJP have failed to capitalize on media battle even after being a ruling party and they have nobody else to blame but themselves.

People have short memory , if NDA gets their act together,i believe they could still save 2019...

 

[vsdoc]

Government rattled.

We are seeing an unraveling on epic scale.

Cheers, Doc

 

[smestarz]

YES the opposition is trying to corner BJP, The once powerful congress is now holding just 3 states.,. barely.
Also what we call opposition was all together before but trying to show they were opposing, why is that after surgical strikes that within few days the CPI(M) Yechury wanted India to talk peace with Pakistan?

Lolz...they are being cornered on every issue be it Dalit agitation, Beef ban , Paper leak and what not by mahathugbandhan..

 

[Nilgiri]

It is very slippery slope to use fake news based authoritarianism in this way.

If there is a tort in question, the Indian govt can set the AG onto prosecution for it should it be worth it.

If there is similarly libel or slander, again there are statutes that govern this, govt is no different party for it.

The sniff test is always would you want it to be done if you are out of power. If no, then you shouldn't do it while in power.

The only way to settle debate when people are throwing lies at you, is to show how and possibly why they are lieing. ...i.e talk should be met by more talk.

Now all you people thinking 2019 is some done deal frankly amuse me too. Man its gonna be so fun seeing your tears yet again.

 

[BlackOpsIndia]

If there is a tort in question, the Indian govt can set the AG onto prosecution for it should it be worth it.

And when they do govt is fascist, you can't put onus of this on politicians, due to the nature of it they just can't enforce it only a regulatory body can.

 

[Nilgiri]

And when they do govt is fascist, you can't put onus of this on politicians, due to the nature of it they just can't enforce it only a regulatory body can.

True. There is good system of balance and checks in Indian system. The courts are there and largely independent....and the constitution has been in existence for quite some time now to gather an air of credibility for that.

 

[vsdoc]

It is very slippery slope to use fake news based authoritarianism in this way.

If there is a tort in question, the Indian govt can set the AG onto prosecution for it should it be worth it.

If there is similarly libel or slander, again there are statutes that govern this, govt is no different party for it.

The sniff test is always would you want it to be done if you are out of power. If no, then you shouldn't do it while in power.

The only way to settle debate when people are throwing lies at you, is to show how and possibly why they are lieing. ...i.e talk should be met by more talk.

Now all you people thinking 2019 is some done deal frankly amuse me too. Man its gonna be so fun seeing your tears yet again.

It's going to be fun alright.

Again ...

Sad.

I thought just maybe this time they could pull off two terms back to back.

But they are actually panicking now.

Not a good sign if you are a saffron campy.

Cheers, Doc

 

[_Anonymous_]

It's going to be fun alright.

Again ...

Sad.

I thought just maybe this time they could pull off two terms back to back.

But they are actually panicking now.

Not a good sign if you are a saffron campy.

Cheers, Doc

I've yet to see you contribute anything of substance ever since you've made your appearance here except whine and play your pet loves and peeves .Non stop , may I add. Say where were you throughout the day ? Don't tell me your practise has picked up. Has your ban on PDF been revoked ? Actively posting tripe there again ? Under your original name ? Or padamchen ? Or some new alias ? You need help man . Seriously .

 

[Nilgiri]

It's going to be fun alright.

Again ...

Sad.

I thought just maybe this time they could pull off two terms back to back.

But they are actually panicking now.

Not a good sign if you are a saffron campy.

Cheers, Doc

Pssshhh, they won UP to that kind of level like never before. They know what they are doing....esp when its verdict on Modi and every seat contested at same time and they are one against the many (that have to find a way to cooperate to try mount some challenge, which is always tough from get go). They are pretty well financed and organised too. At this point I see BJP win around 250 seats, NDA wins in total around 300. Not a bad place to be esp with some crucial quite winnable state elections coming up....and a whole year of economic growth and major program conclusion left.

 

[BlackOpsIndia]

There is good system of balance and checks in Indian system

Press played very important role in freedom struggle maybe cuz of that they preferred independent newspapers to question the govt when they go off the track.

They may never have anticipated that there will be 24 hours news channels and they will have significant reach which can be abused by both politicians and enemy of state therefore it's responsibility of present governments to make code of conduct and regulate it which they are unwilling as it will require some hostility with biggest propaganda tool.

 

[BlackOpsIndia]

Pssshhh, they won UP to that kind of level like never before. They know what they are doing....esp when its verdict on Modi and every seat contested at same time and they are one against the many (that have to find a way to cooperate to try mount some challenge, which is always tough from get go). They are pretty well financed and organised too. At this point I see BJP win around 250 seats, NDA wins in total around 300. Not a bad place to be esp with some crucial quite winnable state elections coming up....and a whole year of economic growth and major program conclusion left.

250 is quite bold prediction, if this dalit card is overplayed by congress and mayawati maybe that case they will, otherwise 250 iss going to be too tough though there is still lot of time and you can always launch a charm offensive using public money.

 

[vsdoc]

Pssshhh, they won UP to that kind of level like never before. They know what they are doing....esp when its verdict on Modi and every seat contested at same time and they are one against the many (that have to find a way to cooperate to try mount some challenge, which is always tough from get go). They are pretty well financed and organised too. At this point I see BJP win around 250 seats, NDA wins in total around 300. Not a bad place to be esp with some crucial quite winnable state elections coming up....and a whole year of economic growth and major program conclusion left.

Actually the momentum is building quite nicely totally in the opposite direction.

He is becoming maun MMS 2. The only caveat being he speaks abroad.

Tons of Hindus, white and blue collar, waking up to the actual game under the guise of Hindutva.

I predict he will be thrown under the bus by his own party if this continues for another few months.

Cheers, Doc

 

[_Anonymous_]

Actually the momentum is building quite nicely totally in the opposite direction.

He is becoming maun MMS 2. The only caveat being he speaks abroad.

Tons of Hindus, white and blue collar, waking up to the actual game under the guise of Hindutva.

I predict he will be thrown under the truck by his own party if this continues for another few months.

Cheers, Doc

All the Congress has to do is pitch RG for the PM post . It'd be better if the UPA does it too . TINA would automatically kick in . The only constituency on which he can count on , come what may , are 60,000 strong and dwindling at last count .

 

[vsdoc]

All the Congress has to do is pitch RG for the PM post . It'd be better if the UPA does it too . TINA would automatically kick in . The only constituency on which he can count on , come what may , are 60,000 strong and dwindling at last count .

You seem rattled.

Yeh darr acha laga.

Yeh darr hona chahiye.

Cheers, Doc