Christians hype on ’Church attacks’ -RSS

Mangalore Today News Network

May 12, 2015: Senior leaders of the RSS criticized the Church for sensationalizing the attacks on churches, saying such moves have affected the country’s image abroad. Senior RSS leader and joint general secretary Krishna Gopal said the media showed “half truths” which led to a feeling in foreign countries that the minorities in India were unsafe.

General secretary Krishna Gopal said that police records reeval during the same time, there were attacks on 458 temples and 25 mosques.  Showing just a part of the truth was like cheating society.  He added that similar sensationalism is seen while highlighting crimes against women. European countries witness more crimes against women, but the media there does not engage in sensationalism.

The RSS leader was speaking at an award function organised by a Sangh-affiliated body for journalists. He said the media sector was passing through a phase of Tsunami.  Gopal said that it’s only when news is based on truth and positivity that it can build trust with society. He also gave examples of the media coverage of the Nepal earthquake and the Mumbai terror attacks to suggest that these issues were handled insensitively.

The function was organized to mark the birth anniversary of Narad Muni, often hailed as the world’s first journalist. Four journalists were also given awards at the function.