Urdu journalists have alleged discrimination and exclusion from a Diwali event that Chief Minister Rekha Gupta described as an opportunity for amicable dialogue with the media.

According to a report by The Wire , the Directorate of Information and Publicity (DIP) of the Delhi government invited journalists from both print and electronic media for a special interaction with the Chief Minister on October 13. The event, titled "Diwali Mangal Milan," was attended by all ministers of the Delhi Cabinet.

Reports suggest that attendance at the event was strictly by invitation. While invitations were sent via WhatsApp by DIP Director Sushil Singh, none of the Urdu media journalists — including those who regularly cover the Delhi government and the BJP — received one.

Against this backdrop, Th

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