Kolkata case sensationalism: Republic’s graphics, Zee News’ lie detector, Liyaquat’s self-promotion

Welcome back to TV Newsance, where we break down the madness that is today’s television news!

In this week’s episode, we dive into the Kolkata rape and murder case that’s taken the nation by storm. But as always, the facts get lost in the chaos of sensationalism. A tragic case that shocked the nation was milked to get TRPs. Here’s what went down:

🔍 Republic TV turned the case into a graphic nightmare. Their tacky visuals and over-the-top coverage left nothing to the imagination.

🎭 Zee News decided to crank up the absurdity with a live, dummy lie detector test. Yes, you read that right! The result? A cringeworthy spectacle that has us questioning their commitment to journalistic integrity.

🎙️ Rubika Liyaquat took the opportunity to make the story all about herself. Watch as she transforms a national tragedy into her personal stage.

But it doesn’t stop there. We also look at why the Trinamool Congress has failed in restoring public trust, and some key questions that the Kolkata Police must answer. Mamata Banerjee’s government has a routine formula of cracking down on critics instead of taking responsibility for its actions. This has worsened the situation on ground and led to a massive trust deficit. And when public trust decreases, conspiracy theories fly thick and fast. We expose the rampant wild theories being peddled about this case. 

We dissect the latest in TV news insanity and uncover the truth behind the sensationalism.

Watch the full episode.

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