Thread: Role of Media in Democracy

Originally Posted by LeadIndia

Well something is better than nothing.
May be media work as corporate material, in one or other way media is responsible as a bridge between commoner and government. This corporate media also creates some money and also tracks the intension towards media.
So no matter it is commercial, corporate or any other, media uses are high than defects

I do not agree with your thoughts on media's role. I guess media has the responsibility on its shoulder to make and break or to change the opinion of the people by presenting their stories. I think media has the power to break anyone's character and to make criminal a decent guy. It has all the power resides in its hand so media persons should take steps meticulously. There are many defects in media as of ow that needs to be mend.

well, democracy is for the people, by the people and of the people so it becomes important to have transparency in the governance. this can however be achieved only via the media. Not all the media we have in India plays part in informing people of changes, updates and news of governance, but there are some who do take it as a responsibility and work for the benefit of people.

Media has to play very important role in making people understand about democracy and fundamental rights. News channel today are dedicated to increase their TRP rather than revolving news and social issues. Yesterday only I accidentally watching the DD channel and was surprised to know about Indira Pension Yojna where people are getting a sum of Rs. 200/month only. No TV news channels are there for this issue. DD atleast let us know about the issue.

Media plays a very crucial role in democracy. In today’s modern world especially the electronic media plays a very important role as it accedes to people to put forward their views on any thing happening in the Country. In a democratic country like India, media helps in creating awareness among the people making them know about the various issues happening in and around the country. Mass media, be it electronic or print, acts as platform for the common people to reach the government and also to exercise their rights of leaving in a democratic country.