A controversy involving ABP News reporter Vishal Pandey and Ram Temple Trust treasurer Govind Dev Giri during a live interview. According to the report, the exchange became tense when questions were raised about responsibility and accountability, after which allegations were made against the reporter. Govind Dev Giri reportedly claimed that the interview exceeded the allotted time and that the reporter behaved inappropriately, while ABP News rejected these claims and defended its journalist. The report states that the channel maintained that asking questions is a journalist’s duty and that the reporter remained professional throughout the interaction. Vishal Pandey said the questions focused on accountability and alleged that attempts were made to stop him from continuing the interview. The discussion highlights the broader issue of press freedom, the role of journalists in questioning public figures, and the importance of accountability in public institutions. The report concludes that the dispute remains centered around differing versions of what happened during the interview.


