The Code of Ethics and Broadcasting Standards put together by NBSA enjoins channels to be impartial and objective, to avoid defamation and libel, to ensure neutrality, to strive to ensure allegations are not reported as facts or that charges are not conveyed as acts of guilt.
Both the Election Commission as well as the News Broadcasting Standards Authority (NBSA) appear to have given up on the main issue which in many cases would mean an erosion of fair play and level playing field. Money and media play a very important role during any election campaign. The existing loopholes in these vital areas need to be plugged for a better and more stringent regulation, only then could we have a level playing field for the elections.
