Hot Debates !!!!! The Tehelkaha Style !!!

The Tehelka style of investigative journalism has brought about a change in the way we look at news, amidst new notions of editorial freedom. There is no denying the fact that a sting operation is by far the most effective way of exposing the truth.With a society and a system of governance that defies transparency, the doubting public demands credible proof. Being 'caught in an act' on camera leaves little scope for evasive answers by those who shamelessly manipulate the system for vested interests.Public figures are often reminded that they have nothing to hide from the public, which has a right to know everything. The stinging truth however, is the easy conscience with which corruption is tolerated and allowed to plague the political system.
Newsgathering acquired a new meaning with Tehelka's 'Operation West End', which left the common man with deep revulsion for the political system and contempt for those in the defence establishment who are willing to trade national interest for vested interests.
Also the argument that it is virtually impossible to discover the real state of affairs through normal ways of investigation deserves a fair hearing. The most explosive sting by Tehelka in recent times is the one, exposing the twists behind the Best Bakery case.Zaheera Sheikh, who has become a symbol of the Gujarat carnage has been continuously changing her testimony in the case. The Tehelka tapes allege that Zaheera was paid Rs 18 lakh by a BJP MLA.The startling revelation has led the judiciary to now examine the possibility of a dubious deal.
But the fact remains that there is only so much that the press can endeavour to do. It cannot punish the guilty nor can it command accountability from those occupying positions of power.
Think about it !!!