
Foreign Policy
May 17, 2022 - 16 min
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Crackdowns, lawsuits and intimidation. A clamorous public square has long been a point of national pride. But the pressure on unfettered speech is palpable as India becomes a declining space for media freedom. John Reed reflects on how critical journalism is becoming rare under the BJP and Modi and how journalists are taking serious risks when reporting.