One of the objects of a newspaper is to understand popular feeling and to give expression to it; another is to arouse among the people certain desirable sentiments; and the third is fearlessly to expose popular defects.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Gandhi defines the role of a newspaper as reflecting public sentiment, encouraging positive feelings, and fearlessly exposing societal flaws.
- In plain terms
- A newspaper should show how people feel, inspire good emotions, and reveal bad habits without fear.
- What can you take from it?
- Media must reflect, inspire, and critically examine society.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the duty of a newspaper?
- How should media balance reflection and critique?
Another view
Fearless exposure of defects might face censorship or backlash.
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