The independent body further held that News18 anchor Aman Chopra had acted in “flagrant disrespect” and violated the Code of Ethics as he had not only “failed to stop the other panellists from crossing the boundary but had given them a platform to express extreme views which could adversely affect the communal harmony in the country.”
Besides the fine, the NBDSA also directed News18 to take down the video from all platforms within a week. It further added that in case of future violations, Aman Chopra would be required to appear before the body.