Comments on: The facinating relationship between politicians and TV

By: Ishmart Alec

Ishmart Alec — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:38:12 +0000

Nice connection you made there. Just to add to the discussion, as a nation (or humans?), subconsciously or otherwise, we are predisposed to respond favorably to ‘easy’ or good looking people even though they might have average to mediocre competance. That is exactly why technocrats and bureaucrats do not make for media darlings unless they are someone like ESreedharan. People dont care about what person you are in reality. Hell, once I read about how a famous cricketer asked back a gift that he had to give to him in front of TV. I am not sure if it was money or kind but that was an interesting anecdote. Same like Sachin. He will be his best, talk the right words and do the right thing. But I am yet to see proactivness that has come to be expected out of a person of his stature in philantrophy. Some of the people who are known to be mild and diplomatic in public are in fact horrible companions in one-on-one conversations. Ah well! there is so much that you can expect.

Regardless of whether BJP likes it or not, I for sure am not a big fan of NDTV for political news. They are communists using capitalist language and resources. Nothing wrong with that. But their approach is anyone who doesnt agree, is a fundamentalist or a bigot. Anyone who agrees is secular.

PS: I watch NDTV but only if Barkha Dutt is not around. What if she sues me just for laying my eyes on her?!!!

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By: Shailesh

Shailesh — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:45:55 +0000

Absolutely brilliant points. You have truly exposed the media and politics in a true, daring manner which is ignored by our so-called ignorant secularist intellectual viewers who got trapped by the likes of barkha, rajdeep and many….

Thought provoking comment.. Better than this Article !!

By: ripal mehta

ripal mehta — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:03:52 +0000

yeah its free country to attack , defame, and discriminate against hindu religion only. well other religions … jains/muslims/christians well they are the assets of the country. some body may not find a real need here for attacking ones religion other may find a real need. its a free country and every body is entitled to their opinion.
BJP it self in such huge mess??!! well .. why media created hype should matter to voters as far as bjp provides good governance and administrative skills which they are renowned for among educated voters and they are still doing it inspite of the so callled ” huge mess “.
How do we come to know whether bjp is attcking congress or not.. when media never prints them.
So the point here is that voters should be intelligent and smart enough to understand vested interest of the media by not getting carried away by their irresponsible and anti national , pro congress, anti bjp , anti hindu agendas.

By: Vasu

Vasu — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:26:27 +0000

I think Vir discusses fairly similar topics on his personal website and HT editorials. So, he may just take a look at the discussions without necessarily responding to them. While it would be nice if he responds, its not a necessity, and in all likelihood he would not.
Like I said earlier, we all have our agendas – even some of the people who typically comment, and claim to be objective. Its important to attack a specific point or opinion based on facts, rather than attack a person. So, while I may like to highlight Vir himself as pandering to a specific party, I would’dnt care if he was Jain / Muslim / Christian. Its a free country and everybody is entitled to their opinion; I see no real need here for attacking one’s character or religious identify.
And the BJP itself is in such huge mess that its got to get its house in order first before it can attack the Congress, Left, or the media.

By: Vlakshman

Vlakshman — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:47:47 +0000

Good discussion to follow. Vasu’s summarisation and views are execellent.

Have a thought though. In all his write ups in the blog so far Vir has never taken part in the discussions after posting his column. Neither does he defend his views nor does he clarify the quesions raised by the group !!

For me, he is just a journo who plays safe. Knows all his purpose is to write. Those who are eager will fight it out

By: ripal mehta

ripal mehta — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:08:58 +0000

this jain ( non hindu ) bigot has sold his soul for some award to congress. dont worry mr. vir bjp will be back in power and you will be alive to see that. You will have hard time then to hide your self .. keep you italy visa ready… down with you communal congressis. long live bjp…

By: Rajeev

Rajeev — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:38:34 +0000

Vir Sanghvi may sound polished but to me he sounds just like Abhishek Manu Singhvi ever ready to defend congress.
I must not single out Vir Sanghvi, infact most of the TV anchors and print media journalist are showing Shamelss bias towards Congress. Why? No one know but looking at padamshris being thrown around it is quite clear that journalists’ services are being acknowledges by Queen Bee Sonia.

Can any journalist get Padam shri from Congress for going after bofors chors?

By: Kishan

Kishan — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:14:13 +0000

An example of how journalists,both print and visual media are biased against BJP and distort their image is provided in this very blog : the words attributed by Sanghvi to BJP leaders “BJP will rule for ever”.I don’t think any BJP man would have said that.No further proof is required.Bush is absolutely right when he says that there are some persons/parties that the entire media does not like.
Sonia/Rahul are getting votes (let Sanghvi not fool himself that Manmohan is getting those votes) as a result of intense infighting in the BJP top rung.They should thank Rajnath Singh for their good fortune.
And Navin Chawla.

By: Vasu

Vasu — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:45:03 +0000

I was just being diplomatic, but we all know what it is

By: Pankaj

Pankaj — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:40:26 +0000

“You pat my back, I pat yours”

It is rather :
You scratch my backside and I scratch yours!