As you know, the increasing food prices and fuel price hikes have been on our agenda for a long time. We are now watching a new news every day about the increasing market prices and the citizens who react to this situation.
Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) Chairman Ebubekir Şahin made new statements regarding speculative comments on food prices in commentary programs and news. In his statement, Şahin stated that such programs are being followed up and that ‘necessary’ will be done about the broadcasting organizations that misinform the public.
Action will be initiated against publications that ‘wrong’ the public
In a statement shared on Twitter by RTÜK President Ebubekir Şahin, “Recently, there has been a discussion about food prices in news bulletins and commentary programs. It draws our attention that some speculative explanations have been made. Broadcasts that mislead the public and cause anxiety and panic are carefully followed by RTÜK. “The statements were made.
Şahin continued, “For the establishment of a healthy communication environment, it is extremely important that our media carry the statements of the relevant institutions to their news instead of publications that disrupt price stability. The relevant provisions of Law No. 6112 will be applied to organizations that do not give up on publications that cause false perception in the public.
What does Law No. 6112 mean?
Law No. 6112; regulation and supervision of on-demand broadcasting services in radio and television, ensuring freedom of expression and information, determining the procedures and principles regarding the administrative, financial and technical structures and obligations of media service providers and the establishment, organization, duties, powers and responsibilities of the Radio and Television Supreme Council. covers. This means that RTÜK can take action on broadcasts that it ‘deems inappropriate’ and can end the broadcasting of these programs whenever it wishes.
Şahin’s statement received a reaction on social media
Şahin’s statement naturally became the focus of reactions. Users, who were against the censorship of broadcasts that RTÜK did not find appropriate, showed their reactions on social media.
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