Indian media faces ‘severe credibility crisis’ under Modi regime: Genocide Watch
New Delhi: Genocide Watch has reported a “severe crisis of credibility” in Indian media under the Modi regime, saying the media space is now shaped by political capture.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the report said news platforms reinforce BJP narratives rather than independently scrutinizing power, while mainstream media conduct has normalized anti-Muslim rhetoric. It added that confrontational, identity-driven broadcasting compresses national issues into loyalty tests and binary political framing, making the targeting of Muslims easier.
The Indian media ecosystem is affected not only by propaganda-style amplification but also by systematic omission, as self-censorship suppresses reporting that may challenge powerful political and corporate actors, the report noted.
Genocide Watch said India is not simply experiencing a media quality problem, but a deeper institutional credibility crisis. Weakened press freedom has exposed democratic erosion and heightened majoritarian polarization, it said.
