Freedom of Press is under siege in India, with journalists facing threats from political actors, state agencies, and anti-social elements. Vinay Kumar and Neeraj Thakur discuss these challenges, the role of social media, and the need for legal reforms.
Amid regulatory hurdles, funding constraints and mounting obstacles, a large section of the Indian media is struggling to remain independent. These problems couldn't have hit at a worse time, right in the middle of election season.