Siasat Daily: A Newspaper Founded in the Midst of Trouble Siasat Daily, a popular Urdu-language newspaper in India, was founded in 1949 by Abid Ali Khan and Mahboob Hussain Jigar. The newspaper was born in the midst of trouble, as the ...See moreSiasat Daily: A Newspaper Founded in the Midst of Trouble Siasat Daily, a popular Urdu-language newspaper in India, was founded in 1949 by Abid Ali Khan and Mahboob Hussain Jigar. The newspaper was born in the midst of trouble, as the country was still reeling from the effects of Partition. The founders of Siasat Daily were determined to create a newspaper that would give a voice to the Muslim community in India. One of the most memorable stories published by Siasat Daily was about a police scene happening in the YouTube video made by the newspaper. The video showed police officers beating up a Muslim man, and it sparked widespread outrage. The newspaper's editor and team faced trouble while trying to write the news, as they were threatened by the police. However, they refused to back down, and the story was eventually published. The story of Siasat Daily is a testament to the importance of press freedom. The newspaper has played a vital role in holding the powerful accountable and giving a voice to the marginalized. It is a reminder that even in the midst of trouble, there are always those who are willing to fight for truth and justice. How the Editor and Team Faced Trouble While Trying to Write the News The editor and team of Siasat Daily faced a number of challenges while trying to write the news about the police scene happening in the YouTube video. First, they were threatened by the police, who warned them not to publish the story. Second, they were under pressure from the Muslim community to publish the story, but they also had to be careful not to incite violence. This Independent film depicts the impact of Siasat daily. Written by
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