Suresh Chavanke’s Sudarshan News says he has no will against any community or individual
New Delhi:
On Friday, Sudarshan News said it would file an affidavit by the end of this week after the Supreme Court criticized its “Bindas Ball” show, claiming “a major bust on the conspiracy to infiltrate Muslims into the government service”. The head of the channel, Suresh Chavan, also introduced the term “UPSC” Jihad“, Short for the Union Public Service Commission, which conducts a very competitive examination for high-level bureaucratic jobs.
The channel responded to a question by Justice DY Chandrachud, who asked what Sudarshan News intends to do to “overcome expectations” of the Supreme Court regarding content that appears to be a Supreme Court awareness.
“We don’t want to get in the way of journalism. We know what happened during the emergency as a court. So we will ensure free speech and ideas. We don’t want censorship. We are not a censor board. We want your client to come to us,” said Justice Chandrachud. And he tells us how he wants to accept our apprehensions.
“While we respect the freedom of the media, let the message come to the media that no community can be a target. After all, we all exist as one nation, which should be united, not against any community,” said Justice Chandrachud. That was, referring to a show run by Mr. Chavanke, whose website says he was joining the BJP’s ideological guide, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.Child volunteer“.
In a separate affidavit filed in the Supreme Court, Sudarshan TV said it had no will against any community or any individual, and that the program was in the national interest.
However, the Supreme Court has clearly explained to the channel its position against content that is seen as a casting trend on the mass community.
“This program shows great disrespect to this community. Everyone wants to be at the power center. All you are doing is marginalizing those you should bring into the mainstream. By doing so, you will take them in the wrong hands. Where are we going? ”Said Justice KM Joseph.
“In addition to Muslims, there are Jains. My law was funded by clerk Jain organizations. Christian organizations fund their candidates. Everyone wants to be part of the power center. All communities want to be part of the power center cake. Put, but at the bottom you are defaming the whole community, ”Justice Joseph said.
The Supreme Court called the News Broadcasters Association, or NBA, “toothless” for not doing enough to test the content that circulated across the country. The NBA said it only works with its members and Sudarshan News is not its member.
“We apologize to the channels on prime time,” said a lawyer appearing for the NBA. We are not without teeth. Numerous judgments of the Supreme Court and the High Court commend our rules.
“Do you watch TV?” Justice Chandrachud said.
“Yes,” the prosecutor replied.
“Are you able to handle it?” Justice Chandrachud said.
“It has improved significantly, but not many (channels) are our members,” the prosecutor said.
The court then asked the NBA to suggest how the association could be strengthened to have better regulatory capacity. Judge Chandrachud said, “You have few members and it hinders your ability to regulate. You need to tell them how to strengthen it,” Justice Chandrachud said.
The matter will be heard next Monday.
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