India ranked 140 in World Press Freedom Index 2019; Indian peacekeepers awarded Medal of Honour under UNMISS - Current Affairs

As per the Index, one of the most striking features of the current state of press freedom in India is violence against journalists including police violence, attacks by Maoist fighters, criminal groups and corrupt politicians. The year 2018 witnessed a surge in attacks against journalists by supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the run-up to General Elections 2019.

 



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