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Ayodhya verdict: NBA issues guidelines to broadcasters
AYODHYA-GUIDELINES
New Delhi, Sep 18 (PTI) As the Ayodhya title suit verdict
date nears, the News Broadcasters Association of India has set
guidelines for electronic media asking them not to speculate
about the judgement and not to show the footage of 1992 Babri
Masjid demolition.
The guidelines say that the Ayodhya issue is a matter in
which "extra care" is necessary to ensure that the telecast of
any news relating to it should not be sensational, provocative
or inflammatory.
"The basic guideline to be adhered to is that all such
news should conform strictly to sub-serving the public
interest of maintaining communal harmony and preservation of
the secular ethos of our plural society and it should
influence the formation of the correct public opinion," the
guidelines said.
It said no broadcast should be made of any speculation of
the judgement before it is pronounced and of its likely
consequence thereafter which may be sensational, inflammatory
or provocative.
"No footage of the demolition of the Babri Masjid is to
be shown in any news item relating to the judgement," it said,
adding no visuals need be shown depicting celebration or
protest of the judgement.
The judgement in the Ramjanambhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute
will be delivered on September 24 with the Allahabad High
Court on Friday rejecting a petition for mediation on the
ground that it was aimed at "creating obstruction" in the
final disposal of the matter.
The Uttar Pradesh Government is also beefing up security
across the state to deal with any law and order problem that
may arise after the court verdict.
The NBA Guidelines said in view of the "ultra sensitive
nature" of the Ayodhya issue, the reporting of the judgement
in this case requires adherence to the Code of Ethics and
certain specific guidelines issued from time to time.
"In view of the sensitivity of news reporting on this
issue extra care should be taken to ensure accuracy by vetting
and clearance at the highest editorial level," it said.
The NBA said it expects strict adherence to these
guidelines to avoid any violation which may attract strict
action. PTI ETB
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New Delhi, Sep 18 (PTI) As the Ayodhya title suit verdict
date nears, the News Broadcasters Association of India has set
guidelines for electronic media asking them not to speculate
about the judgement and not to show the footage of 1992 Babri
Masjid demolition.
The guidelines say that the Ayodhya issue is a matter in
which "extra care" is necessary to ensure that the telecast of
any news relating to it should not be sensational, provocative
or inflammatory.
"The basic guideline to be adhered to is that all such
news should conform strictly to sub-serving the public
interest of maintaining communal harmony and preservation of
the secular ethos of our plural society and it should
influence the formation of the correct public opinion," the
guidelines said.
It said no broadcast should be made of any speculation of
the judgement before it is pronounced and of its likely
consequence thereafter which may be sensational, inflammatory
or provocative.
"No footage of the demolition of the Babri Masjid is to
be shown in any news item relating to the judgement," it said,
adding no visuals need be shown depicting celebration or
protest of the judgement.
The judgement in the Ramjanambhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute
will be delivered on September 24 with the Allahabad High
Court on Friday rejecting a petition for mediation on the
ground that it was aimed at "creating obstruction" in the
final disposal of the matter.
The Uttar Pradesh Government is also beefing up security
across the state to deal with any law and order problem that
may arise after the court verdict.
The NBA Guidelines said in view of the "ultra sensitive
nature" of the Ayodhya issue, the reporting of the judgement
in this case requires adherence to the Code of Ethics and
certain specific guidelines issued from time to time.
"In view of the sensitivity of news reporting on this
issue extra care should be taken to ensure accuracy by vetting
and clearance at the highest editorial level," it said.
The NBA said it expects strict adherence to these
guidelines to avoid any violation which may attract strict
action. PTI ETB
MYR
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message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain
proprietary, confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended
recipient, you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify
the sender immediately and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments
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