Godi Media बताकर पत्रकारों को पीटा, भटका आंदोलन? Jantar Mantar | CJP

This video examines the attacks and intimidation faced by journalists covering the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar between July 20 and July 23. Reporters and camera persons from major media organizations, as well as independent journalists, describe being targeted with abuse, water bottles, trash, and physical assaults while reporting from the ground. Key points covered in the video: • The assault on Times Now reporter Dev Kotak, who said he was punched, kicked, pushed to the ground, and had his phone, watch, glasses, and other belongings taken during the protest. • The harassment of ABP News reporter Varun Bhasin, who was chased, abused, and labeled “Godi Media” despite covering issues such as the NEET controversy and questioning authorities on behalf of students. • Accounts from women journalists, including Times Now reporters Shefali Nigam and Jyoti Mishra, who reported misconduct, intimidation, and rescue efforts by colleagues and police personnel amid the crowd. • A discussion on the origins and meaning of the term “Godi Media,” the debate around media bias, and reactions from journalists including Ravish Kumar, Shekhar Gupta, and Alt News co-founder Pratik Sinha. • The impact of violence on the moral legitimacy of protest movements, drawing parallels with Mahatma Gandhi’s response to the Chauri Chaura incident and his belief that the means of achieving a goal are as important as the goal itself. The video concludes with a reflection on journalism, dissent, non-violence, and public accountability. #JantarMantarProtest #PressFreedom #GodiMediaDebate Produced by: Indian Express Hindi Edited by: Hardik Jain