Opinion | Whichever way the Sudarshan TV case turns out, dark days lie aheadWe know that mainstream electronic media can be controlled, disregarding existing statutory guidelines. First, the voice of dissent is not allowed any space in mainstream electronic media. Democratic freedoms exercised by all mediums disseminating news are the cornerstone of our republic. Perhaps, free speech is not always “free” since it is fuelled by commercial interests. Free speech is tainted if business houses who wish to protect their empires are willing to compromise with governments.

Source: Indian Express September 20, 2020 21:36 UTC