Indian media and democracy have become more assertive- Anuranjan Jha in Glasgow
New Delhi: The Indian Council of Scotland hosted a dinner in Glasgow recently to discuss the changing nature of Indian media and politics. As the chief guest and speaker, senior journalist and writer of India, Anuranjan Jha participated in this event. Speaking on the role and politics of media in the present era in India, Anuranjan Jha said that both Indian media and democracy have become more assertive in the age of new technology and new media. At present, there is strong leadership in a country with a population of 140 crores and full of languages and diversity, and we are seeing its results on a global scale. Responding to a question, Anuranjan Jha said that it is easy to allege that there are restrictions on the Indian media, but if the news is reaching you that there are restrictions and the voices keep being vocal against them, then understand that there are no restrictions. Still, it could be the activities of some anti-establishment organisations that want to create such an environment.
Anuranjan Jha said that the Indian media has already become more vigorous. It has all how it is capable of raising questions and playing its role; in such a situation, if someone does not want to do this, then it is their wish and thinking. It might be possible. Referring to Anuranjan Jha's books 'A Series of Falls Gods - Ramlila Maidan' and 'Bluff of Social Justice - Gandhi Maidan', Professor Dhruv Kumar, Chairman, Department of Marine Engineering, Glasgow City University and President of the Indian Council of Scotland, said That through these books we could easily understand the change of Indian politics.
On this occasion, many eminent Indians living in other areas of Scotland, including Glasgow, Edinburgh, and people involved in Scottish politics and big business houses of Scotland, also attended. Neil Lal, chairman of the Indian Council of Scotland, said that for many generations, Indians have been working to strengthen the country by staying here in Scotland because we are honest about our work. He also added that we are honoured to welcome writer-journalist Anuranjan Jha here in Glasgow, who belongs to a small village in Champaran and has made his mark with achievements.
Dhruv Kumar told the British leaders that for many generations, people who came from India had played a significant role in making this country because we have a sense of right and wrong. Without naming anyone, Dhruv Kumar said that the Scottish people and government should recognise this right and wrong to avoid supporting people and communities who intend to strengthen themselves rather than build the country. British politicians and Unionist Club chairman Robert Elliott and Jamie Crawford told officials of the Indian Council of Scotland on the occasion that they and their party would take all possible care of the interests of Indians and people of Indian origin living here. During the discussion, Anuranjan Jha also said that the way India has fought the battle of Covid, and more than 190 crore vaccine doses had been given to the people in the country so far has taken the western countries by surprise. Continuing the point of Anuranjan Jha, Dr Sanjeev Chitnis and Anjali Chitnis said that the way Indian companies have manufactured cheap vaccines is also an example for the world.
On behalf of Indian Diaspora Scotland, young entrepreneur Richa Sinha and renowned presenter Glasgow Awaaz FM and President SICFC, Manjulika Singh, felicitated Anuranjan Jha for his achievements. On behalf of the Edinburgh Hindu Temple Organization, Sameer Desai was also present on this occasion. Anuranjan Jha invited all the British citizens present and Scottish business people Gordon Morton, David Griffiths and journalist Nial Fraser to visit India and see the diversity there, which they gladly accepted.
