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BJP alleges Mann government imposed undeclared media censorship
BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh on Saturday alleged that the Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab has imposed "undeclared censorship" on the media, with the chief minister's office influencing what newspapers and…
The Story in Brief
BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh on Saturday alleged that the Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab has imposed "undeclared censorship" on the media, with the chief minister's office influencing what newspapers and TV channels publish. At a Delhi press conference, Chugh also claimed that the state's law and order has collapsed, with gangsters and mafia running the state under AAP protection. He accused the government's anti-drug campaign of being a sham. The AAP has not responded to the allegations.
The Indian Opinion
Allegations of media censorship and lawlessness are a staple of political rivalry in Punjab, but the BJP's specific claims need independent verification. The charge that the chief minister's office dictates what newspapers publish is serious and demands a response from the AAP government beyond silence. The real test will be whether the Punjab media commission or any statutory body investigates these accusations, or if this remains another exchange of political fire.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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