NBDSA Orders Aaj Tak to Edit Broadcast Claiming Taj Mahal Was Hindu Temple
The News Broadcasting and Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) has directed Aaj Tak to edit a November 29, 2024 broadcast hosted by Sudhir Chaudhary that claimed the Taj Mahal was originally a Hindu temple. The authority found the programme lacked neutrality and impartiality, noting it amplified a claim rejected by the Archaeological Survey of India. The channel defended the broadcast as a historical review, but the NBDSA highlighted concerns over a one-sided narrative and potential communal implications.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans left-leaning overall (Left 63%, Centre 32%, Right 5%). Overall sentiment is neutral (40/100). Lens Score 34/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- scrollin— left-leaning framing, neutral sentiment
- newslaundry— left-leaning framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The article group presents perspectives from regulatory authorities emphasizing neutrality and factual accuracy, alongside the broadcaster's defense of its content as historical analysis. It includes criticism from a complainant highlighting concerns about communal implications. The coverage reflects a focus on media standards and historical claims without endorsing any political stance.
The overall tone across the articles is critical of the broadcast's lack of neutrality, reflecting regulatory scrutiny and concerns about misinformation. The broadcaster's defense introduces a more neutral or explanatory element. The sentiment is predominantly cautious and corrective, aiming to uphold journalistic standards without overt negativity.
How 2 sources covered this story
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