On February 18, India TV broadcast a primetime segment on an “exclusive” 3D animation video of a model of the Ram Mandir, which is coming up in Ayodhya. The show, Aaj Ki Baat With Rajat Sharma, was hosted by Saurabh Sharma, since Rajat Sharma, the channel’s head, was away celebrating his birthday. Saurabh Sharma said the video was made by the Vishva Hindu Parishad.
However, a Twitter user, Nandkishore Singh, accused India TV of “stealing” his video without permission or giving him due credit. While the channel refutes his allegation, claiming Singh doesn’t have proof, the VHP has backtracked saying the video was sent to them by a “well-wisher”.
