Vijaykranthi stands as beacon for marginalized

According to an AI generated survey, Vijaykranthi out beat all other vernacular dailies in generating stories for the downtrodden communities 

In the landscape of Telugu daily newspapers, where political biases and sensationalism often dominate, Vijayakranthi stands out as a beacon for marginalized communities, particularly Backward Classes (BCs). An in-depth analysis of coverage from February 1-12, 2026, reveals a stark disparity in how papers address people's issues, with Vijayakranthi consistently prioritizing BC concerns over others' superficial or opportunistic reporting.

This period, marked by debates on BC political rights, budget injustices, and caste census, underscores Vijayakranthi's commitment to social justice, making it superior in depth, volume, and authenticity. Quantitative data paints a clear picture. Out of over 800 news items across major dailies, only 22 focused on BC issues—a mere 2.75%.

Vijayakranthi led with 15-20% of its content dedicated to these topics, far surpassing Mana Telangana and Disha (5-8%), Sakshi and Namaste Telangana (4-5%), and laggards like V6 Velugu, Eenadu, and Andhra Jyothi (under 2%). This isn't just about numbers; it's about prominence. Vijayakranthi placed two BC stories on the front page, including a banner headline on budget injustices, demanding accountability.

In contrast, mainstream papers relegated such news to inner pages or ignored them entirely, focusing instead on crime and political squabbles. The tone and editorial stance further highlight Vijayakranthi's edge. With a pro-BC "champion" verdict, it framed issues as fundamental rights, not political tools. Headlines like those demanding adequate representations to BCs  championed political representation and protests, contributing to 20% positive, supportive coverage overall—mostly from this paper.

Mana Telangana adopted a pro-government slant, highlighting welfare like caste-based aid while downplaying problems. Disha and V6 Velugu were alarmist or skeptical, sowing confusion on the caste census with headlines creating doubts among BCs. Sakshi and Namaste used BC woes opportunistically as "political weapons" to criticize the Congress government, evident in critical pieces while Eenadu and Andhra Jyothi treated them as status quo news, lacking social depth.

A bias scoring model on a 100-point scale reinforces this: Vijayakranthi scored 89, excelling in coverage (18/20), front-page priority (15/15), and positive tone (18/20). Rivals like Mana Telangana (58) and Andhra Prabha (50) trailed, while Eenadu and Andhra Jyothi scraped 17 each. Visual audits add nuance—Vijayakranthi used large, assertive photos of BC leaders speaking out, portraying empowerment. Others opted for small, supplicant images, diminishing agency. Content classification shows Vijayakranthi's breadth: it covered political representation (6 stories), census (4), and protests (3), with assertive examples like demanding social justice. Others fragmented focus—Sakshi on welfare (5) but with negativity, Disha on controversies (3) to fuel skepticism.

This structural bias in mainstream media reflects neglect of BCs' systemic issues, treating them as footnotes unless politically expedient. Vijayakranthi, however, provides a genuine platform, averaging 1-2 key stories daily across papers but dominating with substance.

In conclusion, Vijayakranthi's unwavering advocacy—through high-volume, front-page, positive coverage—makes it the superior voice for people's issues. While others exploit or ignore, it empowers, proving that true journalism amplifies the marginalized. For BC communities seeking justice, Vijayakranthi isn't just better; it's essential.