Media and Nationalism in India: A Critical Analysis

Raghav Kumar Jha

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i01.1486

Media and Nationalism in India: A Critical Analysis

Author(s)	Raghav Kumar Jha
Country	India
Abstract	Nationalism is considered a modern ideology .While the 19th century is known as the age of nationalism in Europe and the western world, the 20th century witnessed the rise and struggle of powerful national movements throughout Asia and Africa. But the concept of nationalism is not new to India. It has deep roots in history and civilizations; and it is as old as the Vedas. However, the modern concept of Indian nationalism developed during the independence movement in the country and media played a crucial role in inculcating the feeling of nationalism among the countrymen.. The latter half of the 19th century witnessed an unprecedented growth of Indian-owned English and Vernacular newspapers, which played a notable role in mobilizing public opinion, organizing political movements, propagating national sentiments and promoting nationalism. As a result Indian National Congress was founded in December 1885, which was the first organized expression of Indian Nationalism on an all-India scale. In independent India Nationalism has assumed a concrete shape. Various factors have contributed to the strengthening of nationalism. The Constitution of India is considered as a supreme law of the land. Freedom of speech and expression (Article 19) under which Freedom of Press is implicit, is vital to ensure Rule of Law and Liberty of the Citizens. Our National Anthem and national song, sung on each occasion of national importance, promote nationalism. National emblem and national festivals are other hallmarks of our nationalism. Independent India enjoys a vibrant press, which with some exceptions, has discharged professionally acclaimed duties in all times of crisis and war, shaping public opinions and sentiments by promulgating accurate and desirable information and knowledge. However, since the emergence of social media the entire media landscape has changed. Today social media has become the most powerful platform for shaping and reshaping public opinion and mobilizing the masses for a particular cause. Nowadays nationalism has become the most debatable issue on social media. Against this backdrop this study seeks to find out answers to a number of searching questions. ie. What is nationalism? How much deep rooted is the concept of Indian nationalism? What was the role of media in promoting nationalism during the independence movement? What about Media's role in nation building in independent India? and How social media is used to propagate nationalism in India?
Keywords	Media, Nationalism, Social Media, Freedom, Patriotism, Key role, Newspapers, British rule, Ancient civilization
Field	Sociology > Journalism / Media
Published In	Volume 5, Issue 1, January-February 2023
Published On	2023-01-27
Cite This	Media and Nationalism in India: A Critical Analysis - Raghav Kumar Jha - IJFMR Volume 5, Issue 1, January-February 2023. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i01.1486
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i01.1486
Short DOI	https://doi.org/grp548

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