Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementAt New Delhi's Jantar Mantar protest site, many students said they relied on social media and independent platforms. The immediate backlash saw protesters target TV journalists. Media observers say the public anger reflected years of eroding confidence. - 'Sold out' -Tensions surrounding the protests became so intense that some TV journalists opted to conceal the name and logo of their organisations. "It is the alternative media and independent journalists who face hostility from the government," he said.