Monitor debates, Be ready to mute panellists, govt tells Channels
New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- The government on Wednesday asked TV channels to keep a close watch on debates and panel discussions so that they do not promote communal or anti-national attitudes.
Channels should choose panellists carefully, brief them in advance, and be ready to mute them, interrupt, run disclaimers or cut the feed if a participant's comments turn derogatory, abusive or inflammatory, the advisory said.
"Adequate editorial control (including, but not limited to careful selection and pre - sensitisation of the panellists/participants) should be exercised. Wherever necessary, immediate remedial measures such as muting, disclaimers, interruption or discontinuation of feed should be implemented in order to prevent airing of derogatory, ...
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