Rajdeep Sardesai just admitted to what the right-wing nationalist always knew – being a Vulture Journalist! In an undated viral interview, he states that his instincts as a journalist often veered into vulture territory. Unfortunately for Bharat, Sardesai’s moment of fortune and joy was the dark chapter of the horrific 2001 Parliament attack.
In the interview, Rajdeep Sardesai termed the entire reporting as a “great day” for his career. Later, Rajdeep apologized for these words. However, the apology did not mask the true sentiments of this Darbari Journalist. As the nation reeled from the bloodbath, Rajdeep’s focus was not just on reporting the tragedy with integrity but on ensuring his exclusive coverage, kebabs, and wine plans notwithstanding. Let’s understand!
2001 Parliament Attack – A Day of Terror and Sacrifice
On 13th December 2001, five terrorists stormed the Indian Parliament wielding AK-47s, grenades, and explosives. Their aim? To decapitate India’s democracy by assassinating lawmakers and causing chaos. The attack left nine Indians martyred: six Delhi Police personnel, two Parliament security staff, and a gardener who sacrificed their lives to defend the nation.
Under PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s BJP-led government, the attackers’ handlers were brought to justice.
Afzal Guru explicitly admitted his involvement in the parliament attack, yet he still receives support from left liberals. pic.twitter.com/WMpSkppJ7J
— Rishi Bagree (@rishibagree) December 13, 2024
Afzal Guru, whom the “peacefuls” and LeLi gang mourn till date, was one of the conspirators. He was convicted and later hanged in 2013 during PM Manmohan Singh’s tenure. Yet, even amid this bloodshed and national outrage, Rajdeep Sardesai was preoccupied with personal glory.
On the anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack, let’s not forget how AAP has insulted our martyrs.
Arvind Kejriwal made Atishi CM of Delhi, whose family has a history of terrorist sympathizers:
1. Her mother wrote a mercy petition for Afzal Guru, the mastermind of the attack.… pic.twitter.com/3i9C3nubTD
— Pradeep Bhandari(प्रदीप भंडारी)🇮🇳 (@pradip103) December 13, 2024
Rajdeep Sardesai’s Opportunism In Terrorism
"We are VULTURES .. we feed on these moments" –
Rajdeep Sardesai On Parliament Attack in 2001 pic.twitter.com/uUSlz5le60— Rishi Bagree (@rishibagree) December 13, 2024
In a now-viral interview, as shots rang out in Parliament, Rajdeep Sardesai admitted he smelled an “opportunity.” Instead of prioritizing the safety of his team or ensuring balanced reportage, he asked the guards to close the gates to block other reporters. Please note, the move was not to stop the attackers from escaping. It was his selfish move to gain an exclusive scoop!!! Rajdeep Sardesai’s camera crew wanted to flee, but made them remain with him, hungry for exclusive footage.
In his own words, this was a “Great day” professionally – as if the terror attack unfolding inside Parliament was merely a stepping stone to his journalistic fame.
By his admission, Rajdeep Sardesai behaved not as a journalist but as a self-serving vulture, picking over the remains of a national tragedy. Sardesai confessed his selfishness with astonishing nonchalance, yet this is not the first time his journalism has raised eyebrows. Whether through selective reporting or melodramatic monologues, Rajdeep has often blurred the line between journalism and opportunism.
Rajdeep Sardesai Makes a Mockery of Journalism?
PM Modi Pays Tribute to Martyrs of 2001 Parliament Attack | WATCH#ParliamentAttack #PMModi #TributeToMartyrs #IndiaRemembers #CourageAndSacrifice #23YearsLater #NationalCommemoration pic.twitter.com/hhLf3CtC1f
— Asianet Newsable (@AsianetNewsEN) December 13, 2024
The 2001 Parliament attack was not a career launchpad. It was a day of mourning for the country and a moment of extreme shame for Bharat’s security forces. However, in Rajdeep Sardesai’s recounting, it almost seems like the best day of his life. He smugly boasts of capitalizing on this tragedy, thereby, revealing his skewed priorities.
Journalism requires courage, integrity, and a sense of responsibility – not predatory instincts.
While Rajdeep may consider himself a “vulture,” the nation should question the ethics of those who put personal fame above public service. Many others like the controversial Barkha Dutt and others have placed their careers over the cares of the nation. India deserves journalists who stand for truth, not self-glorification in times of terror. Unfortunately, while Rajdeep Sardesai understands he was a ‘vulture’ in times of terrorism, it’s too late for such Darbari Journalists to change!