Godi Media refers to the pro-government media channels in India that support the views presented by the ruling NDA government, the Bharatiya Janata Party (along with the RSS), and the pro-Hindutva ideology.
Supporters of these channels claim their coverage is factual and pro-India, whereas their critics claim they are sitting on the government’s lap.
Since “lap” means “godi” in Hindi, the term “Godi Media” has evolved from it.
Origin of the Term
The term is widely attributed to former NDTV Chief Editor Ravish Kumar, who has been critical of Narendra Modi in his coverage throughout his career.
Kumar also popularized the term, which often led to conflicting views within his own fraternity, notably from the late senior journalist Rohit Sardana.
Which Channels and Journalists are Termed as Godi Media?
It is important to understand that the term has been very loosely used in the past, referring to journalists as “Godi Media” from time to time. Channels like ABP have been called Godi Media despite being highly critical of government policies.
Here’s a list of channels that have been called Godi Media by their critics:
- Aaj Tak
- Zee News
- India TV
- ABP News
- Times Now
- Times Now Navbharat
- Bharat 24
- News 18
- Republic TV (along with its subsidiary channels)
Do These Media Houses Blindly Support the Government?
I have seen varying degrees of support from these media houses for the government. In some cases, many of these media houses completely support the government; however, in many cases, they have opposed government decisions.
Further, there is also a varying degree of support from channel to channel. For instance, Republic TV has offered the widest form of support for the current government, whereas channels like ABP News have been the least supportive of government policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GodiMedia.online related to any news channels?
No, our website at https://godimedia.online is not related to any news channel. Rather, we seek to provide better information than traditional news media.
