Freedom of press in India and J&K media policy

VARDA IN CONVERSATION WITH GEETA SESHU

In this interview, journalist and activist Geeta Seshu speaks to the Indian Cultural Forum about freedom of press in India, the new media policy in Jammu and Kashmir and cases of violence against journalists. The first part of the interview specifically focuses on the impact of communication blockade on the media in Kashmir. The discussion also covers how the new media policy introduced by the Jammu and Kashmir administration poses a threat to journalists and independence of media.

In part two, Geeta Seshu shares with us her experience and analysis of documenting cases of physical attacks on journalists in India.

Courtesy: Indian Cultural Forum