There’s assertive journalism, and then there’s ANI’s shameless propaganda stunt. In Rome, while Italian PM Giorgia Meloni was walking past, clearly in no mood for interviews, an ANI reporter shoved a microphone in her face, desperately fishing for one thing: a Modi praise byte.
It didn’t just look awkward — it looked desperate, unprofessional, and downright embarrassing for india on the global stage. Instead of respecting diplomatic decorum, ANI reduced the moment to a cheap PR stunt. And the world was watching.
1. Journalism or Stenography?
ANI has long been accused of acting more like Modi’s PR arm than a news agency. This incident only cements that image — they weren’t chasing news, they were chasing praise for Modi.
2. Diplomatic Decorum Shattered.
In global politics, every gesture matters. Foreign leaders expect respect and professionalism. Instead, ANI treated Meloni like a bollywood celebrity at an airport, shoving a mic for a soundbite. It was undignified.
3. Italy Saw Dignity, india Saw Desperation.
Meloni carried herself with grace, ignoring the intrusion. ANI, on the other hand, looked like a desperate fan trying to get a selfie — except the fan was representing India’s media abroad.
4. This Is Not Journalism.
Real journalism asks tough questions, holds power accountable, and respects boundaries. What ANI did was begging for a compliment to feed Modi’s PR narrative. That’s not reporting, that’s propaganda.
5. Global Embarrassment, National Shame.
india wants to be seen as a global leader. But thanks to ANI, what the world saw was a sycophantic reporter reducing India’s media to a joke. The damage to credibility is immeasurable.
6. ANI Deserves the Backlash.
It’s high time ANI learns that the same intrusive behavior it normalizes in india cannot be exported abroad. international diplomacy is not a whatsapp forward. It demands class, restraint, and professionalism.
🔥 Bottom Line: In its desperation to score a Modi PR clip, ANI ended up humiliating itself and, by extension, India’s image abroad. Journalism died, and sycophancy took its place.
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