India has crashed to 157th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World press Freedom Index. pakistan sits comfortably at 153rd. Let that sink in. We’re not just in the bottom tier — we’re scraping the barrel, and somehow our television anchors still strut around calling themselves “stars,” throwing crore-rupee weddings and spitting venom at the opposition like they own the moral high ground. This is the darkest phase of indian journalism.


1. The hypocrisy is nauseating.
A media ecosystem ranked worse than pakistan lectures the nation on democracy, patriotism, and ethics every single night. They wear designer suits, host extravagant events, and build personal empires while actual press freedom collapses around them.


2. This isn’t journalism anymore — it’s performance.
Owned by big corporates, aligned with power, and addicted to TRPs, large sections of the indian media have traded truth for access, independence for invitations, and courage for clout. Real journalists get harassed, sued, or worse, while the loudest faces on prime time enjoy state protection and lavish lifestyles.


3. The audacity is next-level.
They scream “anti-national” at anyone who questions them, yet the global index has already delivered the verdict. When your ranking is lower than your neighbour’s, maybe it’s time to stop the god complex and look in the mirror.


4. This is what institutional capture looks like.
A once-vibrant press reduced to cheerleaders and attack dogs. The lavish weddings, the arrogance, the constant whataboutery — none of it hides the stench. indian media is in the gutter, and the people wearing the crowns refuse to admit they’re covered in filth. The 157th rank isn’t just a number. It’s a national embarrassment.
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SIBY JEYYA

02/05/2026 07:00 AM