The controversy surrounding Rahul Gandhi’s recent remarks against a reporter has not just pointed to a sense of distrust within the Congress against the media, but also a beat reporter bearing the brunt of the editorial slant of a section of the press.
The media fraternity, meanwhile, has been left divided after the Mumbai Press Club termed the disqualified Wayanad MP’s remarks as “unfortunate”, with the allegation that the press association was a BJP stooge—the latest testament to a hyper-polarised political climate.
