As the pandemic rages through the world, the biggest issue that dominates ordinary lives is the inadequacy of government hospitals and skyrocketing treatment charges at private hospitals. But most TV channels in India are focusing all their coverage on the 'bhoomi pujan' at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, Rafales landing in India and the tragic death of an actor.

What are the reasons behind this? Senior journalist Urmilesh talks about these matters in detail in this episode of Media Bol.

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