Media is indispensable for democratic functioning. President Jefferson preferred newspapers without government to government without newspapers. Organizes debates and group discussions about the current political issues in order to enlighten the people about democratic process. Media serves as a bridge between the government and the people. Government policies and actions are conveyed to the people, and the latter’s views are forcefully expressed to make the authorities aware of the public feelings. It makes government and the people aware of the wrongs that may otherwise escape attention. An impartial and fearless media is the basic requirement for the success of democracy. Media is so powerful that it can make or break governments. The media has a distinctive role to play in bringing communal harmony which in turn will preserve the secular fabric of a democratic country. It helps to highlight those issues which violate human rights.
• Media plays a crucial role in shaping a healthy democracy. It is a backbone of democracy. • Media makes us aware of various social, political and economic activities happening around the world. • Media reminds the politicians of their unfulfilled promises at the time of election. • Covers the exploitative malpractices of village heads and money lenders. • Media exposes loopholes in the democratic systems, which ultimately helps government in filling the vacuum of loopholes and making a system more accountable, responsive and citizen friendly. • Democracy without media is like a vehicle without