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Gadkari Calls Media Credibility Crisis Democracy’s Biggest Institutional Challenge

Gadkari Calls Media Credibility Crisis Democracy’s Biggest Institutional Challenge
Crisis of credibility biggest problem in media sector, says Gadkari · thehindubusinessline.com

Nitin Gadkari said trustworthy media is very important for a healthy democracy.

He believes the media has lost credibility more seriously than many other sectors.

He said not every media organization has lost public trust.

Gadkari asked journalists to report in the interests of people and the country.

He also said social media has changed how elections are influenced.

He stressed that the courts and media should work independently and fairly.

People should learn more about democratic values and important social issues.

Journalists who protect honesty and professional values will be more likely to succeed.

Gadkari made these comments at a media event in Nagpur.

Key facts

Speaker
Nitin Gadkari, Union minister for Road Transport and Highways
Event
IIM Nagpur Media Conclave 2026
Theme
Media, Leadership and the New World Order
Main concern
Gadkari identified declining media credibility as the sector’s biggest problem.
Democratic institutions
He highlighted the importance of an independent judiciary and independent, impartial and fair media.
Changing influence
He said social media has changed the trajectory of electoral influence.
Advice to journalists
He urged journalists to write in the interests of people, society and the country.

Quotes

Nitin Gadkari

Union minister and India’s Road Transport and Highways Minister

“Newspapers and media houses used to say that they will decide who will win the elections, but now social media has changed that trajectory.”
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“Crisis of credibility is there in all sectors, including politics, but crisis of credibility is the biggest problem in the media sector”
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