India Today Group Chairman responds to concerns on news anchors' polarising tone

Diverse perspectives are critical for civic discourse in a democracy, said Aroon Purie in the response

by e4m Staff
Published: Oct 6, 2023 4:13 PM | 2 min read

Aroon Purie, Chairman of the India Today Group, has addressed the concerns raised by Vasant Valley School Alumni regarding the polarising tone of some India Today news anchors.

In his response, Purie emphasized the importance of diverse perspectives in civic discourse.

He stated, "Diverse perspectives are critical for civic discourse in a democracy," highlighting the India Today brands' representation of varied viewpoints across the nation. Purie affirmed that the ultimate judgment on their work lies with their 500 million viewers and followers, underlining the viewer's role in choosing media aligned with their beliefs.

Here is the full copy of his response:

Dear 192 Vasant Valley School Alumni,

Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns with me.

It is good to know that in this day and age when everybody is constrained for time, you are watching and reading our work and deeply invested in our multiple brands. I have read and duly taken note of your concerns, as we do with all feedback we receive.

As the Chairman of the India Today Group, I have always believed that everyone is entitled to an opinion. Diverse perspectives are critical for civic discourse in a democracy, and no one group represents all of it. The India Today brands represent all points of view across the nation. Presenting these and being able to deal with them is the sign of a robust democracy, and I believe we do this very successfully.

The viewer must determine which media most closely tracks their beliefs. After all, the ultimate arbiter of our work is our 500 million viewers and followers.

Best wishes,

Aroon Purie