New Delhi: India has fallen further down in the World Press Freedom Index (WPA). The list, published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), shows India ranked 161 out of 180 countries. In 2021, India was ranked 142. Last year, New Delhi had dropped a few notches to 150. This time, it was seen that India has dropped further to 161 in the list.
According to the report, India’s violence against journalists, politically biased media, etc. Situation. Neighboring countries like Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka are also in a better place than India in the list. Pakistan is at number 150. Nepal at 95. Sri Lanka 135. However, Myanmar has dropped three places to the bottom of the list to 173. Bangladesh is at 163.
Wednesday is World Press Freedom Day. The list was published on the same day. According to the report, a journalist has died since January 1, 2023. Ten journalists have been jailed. Overall, India is also a “very dangerous” country when it comes to media. Norway, Ireland and Denmark are at the top of the list. Vietnam, China and North Korea are at the bottom.
