Hate and deceit are firm pillars of a section of India’s television news. While some shoulder these pillars in crisp suits and refined English, others don’t bother. Take Suresh Chavhanke, whose channel Sudarshan News is unabashed in its two-point programme of anti-Muslim hatred and pro-BJP broadcast without any pretence of fair reportage.
Sudarshan News often has the support of Koo, the social media app that markets itself as the desi answer to Twitter, and has sponsored shows on Chavhanke’s channel.
