पत्रकारिता में Balance नहीं, सच ज़रूरी है! | Neeraj Jha with Pankaj Shrivastava

#jantarmantar #votechori In this episode, Neeraj Jha speaks with Pankaj Shrivastava about the growing debate over journalistic integrity, the meaning of balanced journalism, and the role of digital media in exposing uncomfortable truths. The discussion questions the approach of so-called “Godi Media” journalists who repeatedly advise digital media platforms to maintain balance while covering political events and protests. But what does balance actually mean in journalism? Does it mean presenting every issue as a debate between two equally valid sides, regardless of the facts on the ground? Or does journalism demand the courage to report the truth, question those in power, and hold authorities accountable? Neeraj Jha and Pankaj Shrivastava examine why the demand for balanced reporting often becomes a subject of controversy, particularly when journalists cover protests, police action, and political dissent. When protesters are allegedly beaten by the police and journalists are detained while reporting from the ground, an important question arises: what exactly is there to balance in such situations? The conversation highlights the difference between genuine journalistic impartiality and the artificial presentation of opposing viewpoints simply to appear neutral. Journalism is not merely about giving equal space to every claim. It is about verifying facts, investigating events, presenting evidence, and reporting what is actually happening. The episode also explores the growing importance of digital media in bringing ground realities to audiences. At a time when questions about press freedom, police accountability, and the treatment of protesters are becoming increasingly significant, independent reporting plays a crucial role in ensuring that public concerns are heard. Can journalism remain credible if it prioritises the appearance of balance over the truth? Should journalists avoid asking difficult questions just to appear neutral? And when the actions of those in power raise serious concerns, is silence or false equivalence really responsible journalism? Watch Neeraj Jha and Pankaj Shrivastava discuss the meaning of balance, the responsibility of journalists, and why journalism must stand with facts and truth rather than manufactured neutrality. #NeerajJha #PankajShrivastava #GodiMedia #Journalism #DigitalMedia #PressFreedom #BalancedJournalism #MediaBias #IndianMedia #PoliceAction #Protesters #IndependentJournalism #TheMoliticsShow #MediaAccountability #TruthInJournalism ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📲 Available on: • Molitics App (iOS) – https://apps.apple.com/in/app/molitic... • Molitics App (Android) – https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... • Website – https://www.molitics.in 📢 Follow us on: • View all Videos :- https://www.molitics.in/moliticsvideo... • Facebook –   / molitics   • Twitter – https://x.com/moliticsindia?s=20 • Instagram –   / molitics.india   • WhatsApp Channel – https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vaa7... 📩 Contact us at: Office@molitics.in