A Short Paragraph On " Media As A Fourth Pillar Of Democracy " ??
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Media makes us aware of various social, political and economic activities around us. It is like a mirror which reveals us the bare truth and harsh realities of life. A news media, be it in print form or TV/radio, its main job is to inform people about unbiased news without any censorship or tampering. People always trust actual and honest news. The media also has its own opinion. But they can only put it in their own personal space (editorials) leaving it for the public to make its own assessment. At the same time, they have to incorporate other opinions too, however contradicting the editor’s view might be. The purpose of news media is to present accurate news and all types of views in front of people. That way they maintain their credibility. The Media is considered to be a two sides weapon. An accountable media can lift the nation to heights by providing a sturdy support for its development and an unaccountable media can cause disarray in the society.[2]
Democracy is considered to be a rule of the people through their elected representatives. One of the merits of a democratic system is the freedom of expression and the space that is provided to disagreement by different sections of society. For the democratic system to operate to its full potential, the participation on a part of the public is imperative, that successively needs circulation of reliable info to the masses on numerous public problems. This is where the mass media come in.