Letter to the Hoot: Times of India working overtime?

BY sudeep| IN Opinion | 19/03/2004

Why is the Times of India promoting the BJP over the Congress?

Dear Editor,

All this from Times of India`s "election coverage" dated 17th March 2004.

BJP`s kicking, Congress listless
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/565493.cms
"For sheer attitude, you have to hand it to the BJP.."

New-look website, age-old idea
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/566357.cms
"Forget about the issues, the Congress seems to be losing out to the BJP even
on the campaign front. While the BJP announced the launch of a high-tech
blitzkrieg last month, a me-too Congress upgraded its website with a new look
and feel.."

Cong flutter over Vincent`s return
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/564931.cms

BJP selects candidates after survey
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/564946.cms
"The BJP is selecting its candidates for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, by and large, on the basis of a detailed survey it has conducted.."

A day in Advani`s yatra
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/567167.cms

POLL FORUM
"The BJP is riding the Atal wave. Is there nobody in the Opposition who can counter Vajpayee’s popularity?"

If they are getting money from a particular party for publicity, can`t they at least try not to make it appear so obvious?

K S Sudeep

Mumbai

March 19, 2004

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