Uttaranchal makes a good case study of how the media in the region conducted itself, before and after the state’s formation, and to what extent it defined for itself what its role should be
The Hoot (August 9, 2002)
Manjula Lal & Sevanti Ninan
The media is always relevant in a democracy, but its role varies according to the circumstances in the region where it operates. When there is an agitation for the creation of a new state the media will play a role, the nature of that role will change substantially once a state is formed. Uttaranchal makes a good case study of how the media in the region conducted itself, before and after the state’s formation, and to what extent it defined for itself what its role should be. It was created in November 2000, with the hill regions of UP being carved out into a separate state. [more]
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