What is the mass media expected to do in order to function as the watchdog of democracy?
Media acts as the watchdog of Democracy because the media was expected to spread the spirit of self-reliance and national development among the people. Moreover, it also acts as a means to inform the people of the various developmental efforts. The media was also encouraged to fight against oppressive social practices like untouchability, child marriages, and ostracism of widows, as well as beliefs of witchcraft and faith healing.
