MLA Geeta Jain Demands Action Against Sabir Shaikh & YouTube Channel ‘On Record Mira Bhayandar’

Siddhant Mohite, Mira Bhayandar:

In a recent development, MLA Geeta Jain of Mira Bhayandar has escalated concerns to the Police Commissioner regarding alleged misrepresentation by a YouTube channel named ‘On Record Mira Bhayandar,’ operated by Sabir Shaikh. The controversy stems from a headline used in one of their news videos, titled ‘Papa Ki Pari,’ which MLA Geeta Jain asserts was a deliberate attempt to tarnish her image and that of the Police Department.

The video in question insinuated that MLA Geeta Jain, referred to as ‘Pari,’ and the Police, termed ‘Papa,’ have a collusive relationship, leading to a deterioration in the city’s religious environment. It alleges that the Police have favored the Hindu community over the Muslim Community, contributing to a disruption in communal harmony. MLA Geeta Jain vehemently denies these claims, stating that such misinformation can incite tensions between communities and damage the fabric of religious coexistence in the city.

Expressing her concerns, MLA Geeta Jain emphasized the crucial role of the media as the fourth pillar of democracy but condemned the actions of journalists like Sabir Shaikh for sensationalizing and distorting facts. She has formally requested the Police Commissioner to take swift action against Sabir Shaikh and shut down the ‘Mira Bhayandar on Record’ YouTube channel to prevent further dissemination of what she perceives as damaging and divisive content.

This development underscores the delicate balance between freedom of expression and responsible journalism, highlighting the challenges faced in maintaining transparency and accuracy in media reporting, especially in politically charged environments.