Monitor debates, be ready to mute panellists, govt tells channels
New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- The central government on Wednesday asked television 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 central government's advisory said.
The advisory, which is addressed to all channels but is largely aimed at news broadcasters, also asks channels to stay away from live coverage of anti-terror operations. P7...
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