| jesh |
Posted
on 13-Feb-04 10:37 AM
It is really stimulating to read about the discussion
about the ongoing media war in Nepal. It seems that
everbody is interested in it. But what I really like to
point out is a different angle to the role of media in
Nepal.
It is true that there has been a himalayan scale
growth in the private media in the country since 1990.
But is it really producing any good for the society?
Some of the points to note are
-There has been a lack of serious discussion about
grave topics like education, health. All the private
media is doing right now is look for cheap issues that
make reader happy for 10-15 minutes.
-If we take the notion that people make mind after
reading the papers, then what is the result? The hope
for the future is diminishing and people have been
more negative. If we blame political parites, King,
Maoisits for the current state of the country,
shouldn't media also take responsibility?
- On top of this what private media is doing right now
is fight with each other for money and marketshare
when the country is in such grave situation.
So why not focus our attention on role of all the
media (be it Swadeshi or Bideshi), which is not
serving any purpose other than earning millions and
making big buildings for themselves.
Thoughts are welcome.
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