The Media in India: An Analysis on Actors and Their Roles in Politics

Authors : Begüm BURAK

Pages : 143-157

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Publication Date : 2021-03-15

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Media holds a very significant role in liberal democratic regimes. Media actors influence the way social and political events are seen and evaluated. Free and plural media is the safeguard of a healthy democracy. Media has critical functions in a democratic regime. Journalism serves functions such as giving information, making investigation, and providing society a public forum. The main objective of this article is to seek answers to the questions of “how can the media profile and ownership in India be described” and “what is the nature of the relationship between media and politics in India”. India has a developing media scene with thousands of outlets in multiple languages. Media in the country has been subjected to a structural change in recent years. India has a multi-party parliamentary democracy and media -as in other democracies- has a key role for Indian politics.
Keywords : Media in India, Media Freedom, Democracy, Media Ownership