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Rajeev Chandrasekhar raises alarm over media ownership in Kerala

Rajeev Chandrasekhar raises alarm over media ownership in Kerala
Rajeev Chandrasekhar raises alarm over media ownership · thehansindia.com

Rajeev Chandrasekhar is an important leader in Kerala, a state in India, and he is the head of a big political party called the BJP.

He spoke up because he is worried about news channels and newspapers in Kerala.

Some people who own these news organisations are facing court cases and serious accusations.

He thinks that if the people in charge of the news have problems with the law, people cannot trust the news anymore.

He also talked about a plan to bring Argentina's famous football team, which includes superstar Lionel Messi, to Kerala.

That plan did not happen, and people are asking questions about more than 126 crore rupees of money involved.

So Chandrasekhar wants a full investigation to find out where the money came from and who is responsible.

He mentioned a news channel called Reporter TV and a case about cutting down trees in a place called Muttil.

He said that freedom of the press does not mean being above the law.

He wants media owners to be honest and answerable, just like everyone else.

Key facts

Speaker
Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Kerala BJP President and MLA
Core Concern
Media ownership by people facing criminal cases and serious allegations
Financial Allegations
Over Rs 126 crore linked to the proposed Argentina team visit (Messi episode)
Controversy
Proposed 2025 Argentina football team visit to Kerala
Media Outlet Named
Reporter TV
Case Cited
Muttil tree-felling case
Expected Action
V.D. Satheesan Cabinet expected to announce wide-ranging probe on Thursday
Source of Cabinet Info
Kerala Sports Minister O.J. Janeesh

Quotes

Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Kerala BJP President and Member of Legislative Assembly

“"The media is the fourth pillar of democracy," Chandrasekhar said, arguing that media organisations expected to act as watchdogs cannot retain public credibility if their owners face serious allegations.”
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“"Freedom of the media is not protection above the law," he said, insisting that media organisations and their owners must be subject to transparency and accountability.”
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