A survey conducted among journalists in India in 2023, revealed that 45 percent of the respondents had experienced discrimination at their workplace based on their political opinion at least once. It was also found that a higher share of independent journalists perceived discrimination of this nature compared to those who worked in news organizations. A fair share of the surveyed journalists also expressed a fear of losing their jobs due to their political leanings.
Discrimination against journalists based on political views in India in 2023
Survey question: "Looking back at the time you have spent in the news media industry so far, how often have you perceived/experienced work-related discrimination by colleagues in the newsroom/office/during assignments because of your following identities - your political opinion"
The source did not specify the date of the survey.
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