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Attack on press freedom is akin to suppressing people's voice: Arvind Kejriwal
Updated On: 15 February, 2023 01:13 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
The action, which sparked a sharp political debate with the ruling BJP accusing the BBC of "venomous reporting" and the opposition questioning the timing of the move, comes weeks after the broadcaster aired a two-part documentary "India: The Modi Question" on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the 2002 Gujarat riots
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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. File Pic
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said media is the fourth pillar of democracy and suppressing its voice is akin to suppressing the voice of the public.
His comments came a day after the Income Tax department carried out a survey operation at British Broadcasting Corporation`s (BBC) offices in Delhi and Mumbai. The operation was conducted as part of an investigation into alleged tax evasion, according to officials.
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