Indian media, where 4 out of 5 TV networks are owned by ruling party-linked individuals and 50,000+ WhatsApp groups drive the narrative, looks less like a watchdog and more like a Government loudspeaker.
Out of ₹45,830 crores meant for Samagra Shiksha, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal get ₹0 and BJP-ruled UP alone bags ₹4,487 crores. Are Opposition states failing in education or just failing to say “yes” to the Centre’s politics?