Relationship between AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal and Media became worst after his remarks against media. Former Chief Minister of Delhi allegedly stated at Nagpur fundraiser that media were indulging in the paid publicity for supporting and favoring BJP by covering the good about BJP.
He also said that they all should be jailed because of their paid coverage. He added names of three news channels which include Zee TV, India TV and India News. He claimed that these channels have covered specific news which is in the favour of Narendra Modi. He also stated about Times Now that this news channel has also displayed the news against AAP.
These all controversial statements made situations against Kejriwal. Media took the action against AAP's leader and targeted AAP for their comments. Broadcast Editors' Association said, "BEA condemns Arvind Kejriwal irresponsible statement on media. BEA believes that electronic media is discharging its responsibility in a fair and objective manner."
BEA also said that this wrong statement by Arvind Kejriwal is just a cabal to infirm the reliability of media. What we could say about Kejriwal? A person with lots of controversy; Earlier he alleged about media which was aired on a news channel and later he denied about his allegations what he made against media.
Disgruntled media telecasted the footage of Kejriwal which was cut by the news channel during his 'In studio interview' to media. One of famous editor Rajat Sharma, who is well known for his 'In studio interview’ "Aap Ki Adalat" revealed this truth. He also said, "I have a video that shows Kejriwal telling one of my reporters "desh mein Modi ki hawa to hai hi (there is a Modi wave in the country)." Arvind Kejriwal said this when he was unaware about the rolling camera. In another video, Kejriwal said, he didn’t felt such Modi wave anywhere in India. The video divulged two faces of Kejriwal.
"AAP stopped participating in discussions on our channel following our hard-hitting questions seeking accountability. They need to ponder over why they ran away from serious discussion and resorted to baseless allegations. Is that the only way left to get noticed?" Editor of Times Now Arnab Goswami said.
AAP party has tried to defend their leader. AAP's Ashutosh, who will contest from Chandani Chowk, Delhi, said, "No action has been taken against television channels and the opinion poll agencies yet." But Kejriwal forgot that its media. The Media; who provides him options to communicate with public, who helped him to reach everyone's home; the same media can show him the position, where he stands in current political scenario. Kejriwal should not underestimate the power of media and he must understand that overconfidence lead to failure.