Freedom of the press

May 03, 2017 10:48 am | Updated July 20, 2021 12:50 am IST

India ranked 136 in the World Press Freedom Index, three points down than last year.

Is freedom of the press under threat in India?
  • Yes. Censorship has always been high in India.
  • Yes. It has become worse in the recent past
  • No. Freedom of the press has improved.
  • No. Everything is fine.
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