Kashmir is under a complete clampdown since the past 20 days. Any mainstream TV channels will evoke a notion of seeming normalcy in Kashmir, however, ground reports from Kashmir in various news outlets enunciate a different story. With media being extremely divided in it’s a portrayal of the happenings in Kashmir, it is becoming extremely tough for a layperson to park their belief in the news.
The fourth wall of democracy appears to be in turmoil, since an organization like the Press Council of India (PCI) which is considered to be its backbone, is unable to decide where it stands. To discuss this, The Press Club of India organized a discussion on August 27 calling out the issues media is facing in Kashmir which remains under a complete lockdown.
