Republic Bharat is a Hindi news channel that started broadcasting on 2 February 2019. The news channel was founded by Arnab Goswami, a co-founder of the famous Republic TV. Originally, the channel aired news in Hindi and was later merged with Republic TV, a satellite channel that aired the same content in English. Since then, Republic Bharat has achieved high ratings and is now one of the most popular Hindi news channels in India and the UK.
The network’s news program has been criticized by the media watchdog Ofcom, which has fined the network PS20,000 (roughly Rs19 lakh) for using hate speech. The broadcaster was warned not to repeat its mistake and asked representatives to attend a meeting with the regulator. The fine was issued based on reports that Republic TV had repeatedly breached the rules. The fine is a result of the regulator’s decision, which has the potential to hurt other broadcasters.
While Arnab Goswami has not commented on the reported absence, his supporters have taken to social media to inquire about his health. One such supporter is Madhu Kishwar, who has been regularly featured on debate shows on Republic TV. Madhu has also called on his colleagues to release a health update. The network’s ad campaign has been a major boon to the Indian political scene in the United Kingdom.
