Markandey Katju Launches 'Ishq Karo Party' Promoting Peace Amid NEET Protest
Former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju has launched the 'Ishq Karo Party,' promoting the slogan 'Make Love Not War' and inviting youth and public figures like TMC MP Mahua Moitra to join. The party aims to foster peace and harmony, contrasting with the 'Cockroach Janta Party' protests demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak. Katju serves as the party's patron, with plans to establish its online presence.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 45%, Centre 50%, Right 5%). Overall sentiment is neutral (58/100). Lens Score 32/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- economictimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- freepressjournal— left-leaning framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present perspectives from former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju promoting a new political initiative focused on peace, contrasting it with the activist-led 'Cockroach Janta Party' protests. Coverage includes viewpoints from political figures like TMC MP Mahua Moitra supporting protests against the Education Minister. The framing is largely descriptive, highlighting different political expressions without endorsing any side.
The tone across the articles is generally neutral to positive, emphasizing Katju's call for peace and his invitation to join the new party. While the protest against the Education Minister is noted, the coverage avoids sensationalism, focusing on factual descriptions of events and initiatives. The sentiment reflects a balanced view of emerging political activities without overt criticism or praise.