Government Considers Parameters to Distinguish Bona Fide Journalists from Influencers
· India · Indian Express
The Indian government is considering setting parameters to distinguish bona fide digital journalists from influencers following recent protests in the Capital. Discussions in official circles include evaluating whether journalism is the primary source of income, the legitimacy of the YouTube channel or news portal, and the creator's follower count. Officials are concerned about the fallout from countless reels generated during July protests by the Cockroach Janta Party against NEET-UG paper leak and recent detentions at Jantar Mantar. During these events, numerous influencers shot protest sites and police actions, while some detainees insisted they were working journalists. Authorities note this situation creates confusion and can restrict genuine journalists when large numbers of influencers pose as press members using unofficial ID cards.
Why it matters
The proposed guidelines could directly impact digital content creators and online news portals by altering how media accreditation is granted and who is officially recognized to cover public demonstrations.
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