Between the economic downturn and an impending election, journalists in India are finding themselves rather vulnerable.
![Critics say that with Indian general elections approaching, self-censorship is coming into play [Getty Images]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013112092110643734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)

Sevanti Ninan edits the Indian media watch website thehoot.org and and is a columnist for the business newspaper, Mint.
Between the economic downturn and an impending election, journalists in India are finding themselves rather vulnerable.
![Critics say that with Indian general elections approaching, self-censorship is coming into play [Getty Images]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013112092110643734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)