Liz Mathew

Liz Mathew is Deputy Editor of The Indian Express. Writes on politics and policies at the national and state levels. Started her career with the Malayalam newspaper, Deepika, one of the oldest newspapers in the country. In 1998, she shifted to...Read More Liz Mathew is Deputy Editor of The Indian Express. Writes on politics and policies at the national and state levels. Started her career with the Malayalam newspaper, Deepika, one of the oldest newspapers in the country. In 1998, she shifted to English journalism as she joined the New Delhi bureau of...

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52%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

60%

Examples:

  • The article implies that taking Kejriwal out of the picture is beneficial for BJP, but does not explain how or why this would be true. The author also ignores the possibility that Kejriwal's arrest could backfire on BJP by uniting the Opposition and mobilising public support.
  • The article presents the BJP's perspective on Arvind Kejriwal's arrest and portrays him as a defiant and corrupt leader who poses no threat to the party. The author does not provide any evidence or data to support these claims, but relies on unnamed sources and quotes from other BJP leaders.
  • The article shows a clear bias in favour of BJP and against AAP, but does not provide any objective or reliable information about the case or the political landscape.
  • The article uses emotive language such as 'witch-hunt', 'star campaigners' and 'coalition of the corrupt' to evoke a negative sentiment towards the Opposition parties and Kejriwal. The author does not present any balanced or factual information about the case or the political situation.

Conflicts of Interest

40%

Examples:

  • The article quotes sources who say that many BJP cadres are questioning why Modi government is playing safe when it comes to Kejriwal due to his popularity, which contradicts the author’s claim that taking Kejriwal out of the picture deals a big blow to INDIA bloc and AAP in Delhi.
  • The article quotes sources who say that recent internal surveys conducted by BJP indicate that Opposition would not be able to mobilise people against Kejriwal’s arrest but does not provide any evidence or data from these surveys to support this claim.

Contradictions

70%

Examples:

  • Another party leader added: This will also take away one of India bloc’s star campaigners, as well as reinforce our message of it being a coalition of the corrupt.
  • , A senior BJP leader said: . . . Without Kejriwal, the AAP will not be in a position to make any impact in the campaign scene.
  • , The AAP will not be able to impact in the campaign scene without Kejriwal as its face, voice, brain and pillar of the party.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The article quotes sources who say that many BJP cadres are questioning why Modi government is playing safe when it comes to Kejriwal due to his popularity, which contradicts the author’s claim that taking Kejriwal out of the picture deals a big blow to INDIA bloc and AAP in Delhi.
  • The article quotes sources who say that recent internal surveys conducted by BJP indicate that Opposition would not be able to mobilise people against Kejriwal’s arrest but does not provide any evidence or data from these surveys to support this claim.

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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal arrested in money laundering case linked to scrapped excise policy 2021-22

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Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024 Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested on March 21, 2024 in connection with a money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in the scrapped Delhi excise policy. The AAP has called for nationwide protests against the BJP and accused it of using federal investigative agencies to pressure political rivals. Kejriwal denied wrongdoing, was produced before a special PMLA court on Friday, and may face 10-day custody for further interrogation. Two prominent AAP leaders are already under judicial custody in connection with the case.