The immediate backlash saw protesters target TV journalists. ‘Sold out’Tensions surrounding the protests became so intense that some TV journalists opted to conceal the name and logo of their organisations. Kumar said it was important to distinguish between large TV networks and independent outlets that often face pressure from authorities. “It is the alternative media and independent journalists who face hostility from the government,” he said. “Godi” media outlets have “become a liability, even for Prime Minister Modi”, he said.