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Are we ready for 2019 LS election?

As the calendar gets closer towards yet another fractious general election of the biggest democracy in the world, are we even prepared for it? Are we doing our homework right? What are we referring to for getting our facts aligned? When I say, I'm updated about the information around my world I just mean I read newspaper, I read magazines, I've subscribed to the news channels, or I'm listening to the radio. But, how precise has it remained in today's world, specially in the political realm and the equations around that? We should always keep in mind that the mass-media outlets are large companies which are operated for profit. This means that mainstream news across the world is susceptible to a business deal. Network18 Group, one of the biggest broadcaster of India, is owned by Reliance Industries which is dependent on government policies. Zee News, again a big news giant, is owned by Subhash Chandra who is an MP and is backed by BJP. Republic TV again has a m