Anna and Media changing colours

Anna Hazare, a name which kept the media and therefore the whole country engrossed for a whole week needs no introduction. To succeed, a plan needs a proper strategy and a witty presentation, so that the stars can turn favourable.  This is what happened with the 21^st century’s so called Gandhi alias Hazare. As awesome the place Jantar Mantar was as much suitable the time ( after World Cup and before IPL) also was.

Anna turned the cards favourable for him with a single word ‘CORRUPTION’, a term which does not even have a specific definition. Nonetheless, the whole country stood for him and shouted slogans against corruption before television cameras. Even the social networking sites, like, Facebook and Twitter were also going gaga over this political fast until death drama. Youngsters were arguing with each other over Anna. But, the silly reality was that they neither knew about Anna and nor the lokpal bill.

As soon as Anna broke his fast and gulped down the orange juice, the favourable cards changed their colours. Then the supporters now became critics and the picture presented by media again became confusing. The first and foremost ethics of journalism say that media must not take sides because it’s work is just to disseminate the information as it is. But, what is evident is that, some media houses are continuously adding to the woes of Anna and some are still on the support mode.

What is strange is that Anna himself is trying to catch media’s attention, not to tell people what is to be done against corruption but explaining and clarifying his position. This sort of political drama creates abhorrence among people and compels them to distrust the so called social icons.

In the blind race of becoming Gandhi Anna seem to forget the negative role for which media was gearing up. The credibility of the accusations made and the CD’s found cannot be proved by anyone. But, what seem certain is that this sort of activities will keep on providing spices to the media and entertainment to the people in leisure for gossiping and chatting over issues like corruption.