Media Morale Under Siege: Journalistic Challenges in BJP's Era

Akhilesh Yadav, president of the Samajwadi Party, accused the BJP government of suppressing journalists' morale through intimidation and violence. He highlighted a disturbing video of an assaulted journalist, claiming it signals a broader pattern of abuses against the press under BJP rule. Authorities have begun arrests in response.

In a striking accusation, Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav claimed that journalists are enduring severe treatment under BJP governance, aiming to break their morale. He referenced a video depicting a journalist being brutally beaten.

Yadav's comments drew reactions, with Hamirpur police responding that an FIR was filed on Monday regarding the incident, even though it became public on Friday.

The police have apprehended RK Soni, identified in the video, and efforts are underway to capture other suspects involved in the case.

(With inputs from agencies.)