Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Viral Video Highlights Lack of Media Coverage on Indian Protests
A video on Instagram has gone viral where a man in camouflage clothes talks about seven protests happening in different parts of India.
He says these protests are not getting enough attention from TV news channels.
The protests include students demanding the resignation of a minister, people opposing tree-cutting for road widening, farmers protesting against a private company, and opposition to a river-linking project.
The man criticizes TV news for focusing on international news and trivial topics instead of these important issues.
He also mentions that many older people who don't use social media are unaware of these protests.
However, the identity of the man and the authenticity of the video have not been verified.
A viral Instagram video by Deepak Kumar highlights seven protests across India that allegedly lack mainstream media coverage.
Protests mentioned include student demonstrations in New Delhi, tree-cutting in Rishikesh, farmers' protests in Gujarat, and opposition to the Ken-Betwa river linking project in Madhya Pradesh.
The video criticizes mainstream media for focusing on international news and trivial topics instead of national protests.
The authenticity of the video and the identity of the speaker have not been independently verified.
The video has garnered approximately 1.9 million views and was posted by an account with 3.3 million followers.
- Who
- A man claiming to be military personnel, Deepak Kumar (Instagram user), mainstream media, protesters across India
- What
- A viral video criticizing mainstream media for lack of coverage on protests in India
- When
- The exact date is not specified in the article
- Where
- Across various states in India, including New Delhi, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Goa, and Delhi
- Why
- The video aims to highlight the alleged neglect of mainstream media in covering significant national issues and protests
Critics of Mainstream Media
Mainstream Media
Coverage of National Issues
Critics of Mainstream Media
Mainstream media ignores important national issues and protests, focusing instead on international news and trivial topics.
Mainstream Media
Mainstream media covers a wide range of topics, including international news and lighter stories, to cater to diverse audience interests.
- Video Views
- 1.9 million
- Instagram Followers
- 3.3 million
- Protests Mentioned
- Seven
- Trees Cut in Rishikesh
- 4,000
- Protest Locations
- New Delhi, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Goa, Delhi