राजनीति, राष्ट्र और पत्रकारिता पर Senior Journalist RAJESH BADAL की राय 'INTERVIEW' | Ep.4-Patrkar

Описание: This is an insightful discussion with veteran journalist Rajesh Badal hosted by Janmanas News.
Interviewed by Writer & Journalist Mahesh Sharma. This interview covers the evolution of Hindi journalism over 200 years and the current state of the media industry.

Evolution of Hindi Journalism: Rajesh Badal divides the history of Hindi journalism into several phases, highlighting the period from 1915 to 1935 as the most significant, where journalists were revolutionaries and vice versa [06:40].

Freedom Fighters & Journalism: He emphasizes the massive contributions of figures like Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi and his publication Pratap, as well as Mahatma Gandhi, in using journalism as a tool for national independence [08:41].

Censorship and the Emergency: Badal reflects on the dark period of the Emergency (1975–77) and mentions a rare interaction with Indira Gandhi in Khajuraho, where she reportedly admitted that imposing censorship was a mistake [10:54], [17:31].

The Second Press Commission: He discusses the "hidden" reports of the Second Press Commission and the need for a modern Media Council that covers not just print, but TV, radio, and digital platforms like YouTube and Instagram [20:54].

Current Media Challenges: The interview addresses the controversial "Godi Media" vs. "Non-Godi Media" divide. Badal expresses concern over corporate control and government influence via "remote control" over media managements [22:33], [23:04].

Personal Struggles & New Book: He talks about his book, Goliyon Ke Saamne Adig Kalam (Steadfast Pen Before Bullets), which details his struggles against government harassment and threats from criminals during his early career in Madhya Pradesh [24:13], [25:47].