The NBSDA has ‘expressed its disapproval to the broadcaster,’ and has directed Zee News that the video of the said broadcast, if still available on the channel’s website, YouTube channel, or any other links, should be removed immediately, and the same should be confirmed to NBDSA in writing within seven days.Īs for Times Now, a complaint was filed against the Editor-in-Chief Rahul Shivshankar, who hosted the show ‘India Upfront,’ for his September 14 programme titled "Shocking Secret admission out in Umar’s arrest, Does left lobby know the truth Delhi riots key witness intimidated threat linked to kingpin?. The NBDSA has held that the "Headlines/Taglines used which were in clear violation of the Code of Ethics and Broadcasting Standards and Specific Guideline Covering Reportage, Fundamental Standards and Guidelines 1 and 2,” the association has held.
The complaint to NDBSA stated that the programmes were "designed to create undue fear and distress amongst the viewers and erode public confidence in the capacity of national institutions meant to protect them." The violation by Zee News was reported in two programmes related to the farmer’s protest titled “Taal Thok Ke: Khalistan Se Kab Saavdhan Hoga Kisaan?” (When will farmers be wary of Khalistan) and “Taal Thok Ke: Nahi Maane Kisaan Toh Kya Republic Day Par Hoga 'Gruha Yudh'?" (If farmers don’t relent, will there be a ‘civil war’ on Republic Day?), which were aired on Zee News on January 19 and January 20, 2021.
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