The power of participatory journalism
After a young sales manager at Indian Oil Corporation was killed by the fuel mafia in Uttar Pradesh, a number of bloggers demanded speedy justice and compensation to Manjunath's family. "Signatures piled up online, condolence messages poured in from all over the world, and serious discussions about petrol pump allotments and incentive structures ensued," DNA Evolutions reports. "Media houses responded, carrying prominent edits, and ran campaigns. When readers influence editorial decisions and prioritisation, it shows the power of participatory journalism."
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