Some of those who voted YES had this to say:
• Yes, so long the said fraternity is given the required boost in different forms but more importantly, justified freedom as specifically scripted for them.
• Yes media fraternity can really help fight corruption in Nagaland
• Yes by revealing the truth without fear and favour
• Yes, Morung Express is doing a commendable job. Where appreciation is due, it should be given; it’s the most informative and empowered print media in Nagaland. All others seem politically inclined. However, citizens can be more enlightened through aggressive investigative journalism, which is still yet to reach its potential in Nagaland though it has picked up in the recent years with ME leading the way. It needs better research; it doesn’t matter if it takes time. Good stories come with time. Press need not feel shackled by legal/societal barriers because there is none when it comes to exposing/fighting corruption. When the perpetrators are indulging in such illegal activities, the Press need to go more aggressive because the right is there, regardless of the ‘feelings’ getting hurt. The larger good is what is more important.
• Yes. If names and pictures of all those involved in corruption are published every time or they are interviewed for public view.
• YES !!!!! Infact the media fraternity are the best /right agents to fight against corruption. If only our media fraternity be bold /honest enough and dare to use the media platform for good against the Corruptionist/corruption than I believe our society Corruptionist would not dare to do any corruption openly and boldly like they are doing now. Medias should not only be pro Government /Corruptionist !!!!! Media houses should not only publish copy paste articles from Google . Media walas should do thorough research with facts and figures and should be unbiased.
• Yes, by highlighting corruption by departments.
• Yes. Active media would also discourage rampant corruption. Being active means being investigative not just reporting hearsays. The law may be blind but the media cannot remain blind or a mute spectator. The govt. has its intelligence agencies but the people have the media. The unsound reasoning that since the culture of the Naga people is unique therefore it would be improper to boldly report anomalies as in other states is regressive and a sad excuse.
• Yes, if they are bold. But NO, if they are afraid of the gun, the pen and bow before money.
• Yes, for partly changes. but it should be properly written and legally processed. sadly, ones mind cannot be changed except by themselves.
• hahaha.. as if the media would do any real investigative journalism and dig out some dirt about our prominent leaders.. you never have any real competitive jealousy between the leading papers .. so nope, we don't expect media guys do do anything except print the lamentations, exhortations and other bs imploring us do be better in your front page .. rally.. what a question.. insulting the intelligence of the public
• Yes. Media plays a big role in fighting corruption coz peoples voice are heard with the media playing a big role. Take for eg. Tehelka, wikileaks, panama leaks. Etc. Media should also highlight why CBI investigation are never heard of here in Nagaland when it is second-to-non when it comes to corruption.
• Yes. First, be united. Second, cooperate with other NGOS fighting corruption. Third, be alert always and never give up. Let media fraternity be a constant irritant for the corrupted.
• Yes. media is a powerful tool that can check the extent of corruption in a way no other agency in public domain can. with active media fraternity comes a a structural accountability. the crux of corruption is the absence of checks and unaccountability in carrying out obligations. therefore the very arm of active media can infiltrate the crux of corruption. impartial tireless and dedicated media is the need of the hour in our society. one of the many possible ways where the media can adversely effect the officials involved in corruption is to tie up with RTI activist and publish the various unearthed information. In this way information furnished with by the RTI activist will make people accountable because it will be published in the media. Thank You.
• Yes. Media is the foothold of the masses. Isnt it time we the public stand up against the wrong, for which the media exposes instead of letting the sweat and toil go by?
Some of those who voted NO had this to say:
• No. Not at all. All are covered by big money
• hahaha.. as if the media would do any real investigative journalism and dig out some dirt about our prominent leaders.. you never have any real competitive jealousy between the leading papers .. so nope, we don't expect media guys do do anything except print the lamentations, exhortations and other bs imploring us do be better in your front page .. rally.. what a question.. insulting the intelligence of the public
Some of those who voted OTHERS had this to say:
• For a strong and active media to be there in Nagaland, the public also needs to be active. The media is only a mirror of the society. If society is active, media will be active.
• It is only in the last few years we are beginning to see the media becoming more stronger in publishing stories. We should encourage the more so that they become stronger in fighting corruption.
• Our local newspapers are slowly starting to voice out. I think this is a good sign. Its never too late. Besides one or two newspaper, most of the others must be having a difficult time to cope with the financial and physical constraints. So I applaud them for being the only industry in our state that is producing and functioning every day. But now, its the time they should start speaking out loudly against corruption.
• If media fraternity initiate fight against corruption it'd be well appreciatd but, media alone cant guarantee total eradication of corruption.
• It'd be a mistake to blame any person or group for corruption. Because it is this simple: corruption would only cease the TIME we cease to tell lies & cheat others. Simple LIES, DECEPTIONS and TEMPTATIONS are the lead cause of corruption. So, can we really blame others if we inherit and practice those evil vices? Parents must guide their children, Schools must teach good moral science to children, Churches must denounce favoritism or luxury, refuse donations from evil sources. To defeat corruption, everybody from every level must come forward not only one fraternity or one group. Suggestions on what the media can do to be more proactive:
• Interviews with our leaders would be a start. It doesn't have to be a harsh dig it all out at one go kind of interview lest it makes other prominent figures shy away. A more in depth know your leader better kind of interview would be better. It would make us the public see them as more human and fallible, and it would put them in the public eye in a way that makes them accountable if the interview can draw out what they envision for the people, the state and their plans. ''Accountable'' and ''transparency'' highly overused clichéd and almost meaningless, we as a people have become cynics and without expectations. .. But one can always hope. Can't we.
• I don't think it will be of any benefit to charge in like a bull, hit a wall and run out of steam in no time but perhaps it could start by projecting the anomalies at the local level and educating the people and gradually help them to form opinions for change. The people need self-investigation too...this is vital, for the people up there corrupting in high places came from the same resource pool. The focus should appeal to the younger generation. We are lacking in leadership in every field. You have to believe that just one dynamic person can change a nation. All the best to the journalists of Nagaland.
• Don't know the answer, because if the media report, search, investigate and publish the news, the next day there will be a rejoinder saying, its not true and demanding apology and legal lawsuit. Or threat too. ITs a catch-22 situation in Nagaland, so all I can see is the daily news of functions, meeting, church crusade, revivals, youth revival, some organisations affiliated with some organisations holding some picnic or some church members on tour picture etc. But the media can do that, and can fight corruption, but they need protection and they shouldn't be prosecuted for something which others have done as they are just bringing it out in the open for the public to know. but protection from whom? when those protectors are more corrupt. So very very difficult in our case. But I salute the media fraternity of Nagaland, keep up the good work.
