Vijayapura MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal seeks action against fake news
Karnataka MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal has called for stricter regulation of online media and YouTubers, citing the spread of fake news as a danger to society. He urged journalists to prioritize truth and ethics over political or personal agendas.
Why it matters
This reflects the ongoing global debate regarding the balance between freedom of the press and the need to curb misinformation on digital platforms.
The Karnataka Union of Working Journalists’ district unit celebrated Media Day in Vijayapura on July 19. Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, MLA, inaugurated the event.
He spoke against the menace of fake news . “The trend of some journalists spreading fake news on social media platforms is increasing. They are a danger to society and need to be regulated. I have written a letter to the Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting urging action against journalists who are spreading fake news on online platforms like YouTube,’’ he said.
“The media has made a great contribution to the development of the country. However, there are some unfortunate developments in recent years. The recent spate of unauthorised journalists and unauthorised YouTubers seems to pose a danger to society. Some YouTubers are reporting without journalistic ethics and causing damage,” he said.
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