PRINT
MEDIA: A VIEW ANGLE FROM HINDI LANGUAGE
Dakshita
Garhwal
20.53, 1/08/2015
20.53, 1/08/2015
“Print Media” is one of the oldest and most
effective tools of communication. Even with the emergence of several other
digital and hi-tech communication sources including a number a news channels
available at a single click, newspapers and journals are high within the reach
of masses. Freedom of press is not expressly mentioned in the Constitution of India;
however article 19(a) evidently provides it.
Media being a powerful source to highlight issues, the utility of press
could not be estimated as it stands so high.
My main concern is the ‘language’ used in the
newspapers nowadays. An example would better explain this. A news agency daily
publishes more than 5000 Hindi newspapers per day. But the language used in is
a perfect blend of often spoken English words with a low standard of Hindi.
Claiming to be Hindi newspapers, is it not necessary to be just and fair in the
usage of language? The editors may aim to ease the readers with such usage but
it is a splash of water over the hard work of Hindi literature graduates and
their knowledge of language.
On the other hand, the concern issue over usage of improper Hindi language amongst the young generation is continuously highlighted. The way young generation lacks the knowledge of Hindi words in the day-to-day conversation as well.
I was fortunate enough to be a part of a gathering addressed by the now minister of external affairs, Mrs. Sushma Swaraj on the eve of foundation stone laying ceremony of India’s first Sanskrit university at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. She highlighted this concern of ‘mislanguage’ in the Hindi newspapers. The editors of these Hindi newspapers are doing injustice to the readers as well as the language itself.
I claim for legal actions against this. Claiming India to have Hindi as its official language since September 14, 1949, all the Hindi newspaper agencies bear this responsibility of correct usage of language in order to promote it. Chapter 3 and article 13(1) of the Press Council Act, 1978 states that “The objects of the Council shall be to preserve the freedom of the Press and to maintain and improve the standards of newspapers and news agencies in India.”
On the other hand, the concern issue over usage of improper Hindi language amongst the young generation is continuously highlighted. The way young generation lacks the knowledge of Hindi words in the day-to-day conversation as well.
I was fortunate enough to be a part of a gathering addressed by the now minister of external affairs, Mrs. Sushma Swaraj on the eve of foundation stone laying ceremony of India’s first Sanskrit university at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. She highlighted this concern of ‘mislanguage’ in the Hindi newspapers. The editors of these Hindi newspapers are doing injustice to the readers as well as the language itself.
I claim for legal actions against this. Claiming India to have Hindi as its official language since September 14, 1949, all the Hindi newspaper agencies bear this responsibility of correct usage of language in order to promote it. Chapter 3 and article 13(1) of the Press Council Act, 1978 states that “The objects of the Council shall be to preserve the freedom of the Press and to maintain and improve the standards of newspapers and news agencies in India.”
Article 13 (2) (b) says that, “to build up a code of conduct for newspapers,
news agencies and journalists in accordance with high professional standards.”
And, Article 13 (2) (c) says that, “to ensure on the part of newspapers, news agencies and journalists, the maintenance of high standards of public taste and foster a due sense of both the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.”
My interpretations see that the editors must themselves come up with a solution. Media facing a number of issues like as in right to privacy, freedom of speech and expression etc; this issue of ‘mislanguage’ opens up a new problem.
And, Article 13 (2) (c) says that, “to ensure on the part of newspapers, news agencies and journalists, the maintenance of high standards of public taste and foster a due sense of both the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.”
My interpretations see that the editors must themselves come up with a solution. Media facing a number of issues like as in right to privacy, freedom of speech and expression etc; this issue of ‘mislanguage’ opens up a new problem.
An attempt to ease the readers with the language so
that it seems comfortable to understand, this attempt is ruining the quality of
language. The deteriorating language may be providing ease to read but hinders
many morals. Aren’t we responsible for the generation which neither have a
proper knowledge of English, nor could they speak Hindi well? But yes, I found
many of the proudly saying that ‘Hindi is out of our understanding, please
narrate in English.” Our print media holds this responsibility and a power to
bring about a revolution. I see improving the quality of the Hindi language in
the Hindi dailies as one of the only ways to strengthen this language.
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Nicely done
ReplyDeleteValid points made, Same problem goes with each regional language, Marathi too!!
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