Journalist Ajit Anjum booked for 'communal' video on Bihar polls
Veteran journalist Ajit Anjum is facing police charges in Bihar after posting a YouTube video about alleged voter list issues in the Sahebpur Kamal assembly area.
The FIR, filed by a local election officer, claims his reporting spread "misinformation" and stirred up communal tensions.
Journalist groups see this as a threat to press freedom
This case has sparked strong reactions from journalist groups, who see it as a threat to press freedom—especially when reporters question how elections are run.
While the administration called Anjum's claims "baseless," he insists he only shared what he saw happening with voter rolls and didn't mean to provoke anyone.
The situation highlights ongoing debates about transparency, fair elections, and the role of journalism in holding authorities accountable—issues that matter for anyone who cares about democracy.