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Srinagar, July 19 (KMS): A growing number of newspapers in Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJK) have been systematically deprived of government advertisements, vital financial lifelines that sustain local journalism and ensure the survival of dozens of media outlets.<\/p>\n
According to Kashmir Media Service, the practice, which media owners said became more pronounced after the illegal abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, has left scores of publications struggling to stay afloat. Several publishers said that they are being sidelined without explanation, transparency, or any official communication.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is not about favour or privilege,\u201d said one editor who wished to remain anonymous. \u201cAdvertisements are a public responsibility, not a reward. Dozens of families depend on them. Starving newspapers of ads is a form of coercion.\u201d<\/p>\n
With ad revenues drying up, many employees, including reporters, designers, and printing staff, have not received their salaries for months.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is not just an economic issue, it\u2019s about democratic space,\u201d said another media house owner. \u201cSilencing responsible voices through economic strangulation only weakens the institutions that make democracy possible.\u201d<\/p>\n
Since August 5, 2019, Indian authorities have severely curtailed freedom of speech in the territory, arresting several journalists and banning multiple media organizations in an effort to silence all forms of dissent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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