New Delhi [India]: Sam Stevenson, assistant editor of UK-based newspaper Daily Express, highlighted his claim that there are 'misperceptions' about India in the West, Europe and the West are 'flooded'. Unfavorable things about India, propagated mainly by the media, "Unfortunately, perceptions about India throughout Europe and the West are not good. And that's because we're getting negative stories from the press," Stevenson said. Pointing out the 'damaging' impact of 'biased reporting' on public opinion, Stevenson told ANI that the proliferation of negative stories fueled media coverage. who recently visited India, stressed the importance of first-hand experiences. Understanding the reality of the country, he said, "People need to come here, see it with their own eyes, live it, breathe it. Take it, meet people, talk to people on the ground, and you will see that the new India, the global Britain, can be a force for good.While advocating a more nuanced approach to reporting, he also noted the portrayal of religious dynamics in India, and called out 'simplistic narratives' perpetuated by the media. "The British media is trying to simplify something which is very complex. They are saying that (PM) Modi is anti-Islam. But in reality, when you get down to the ground and talk for Muslims, when You talk about Hindus, Sikhs, you will find that India accepts all cultures or religions and that's the absolutely wonderful thing about this place,'' he said, emphasizing the country's rich diversity and inclusivity. Stevenson, who who was in India recently to cover the ongoing general elections, also stressed the need to present a more accurate picture of the country, saying, "Now is the time to tell positive stories of the new India." Let us begin by telling how this great nation is on its historic path to becoming a US$ 5 trillion economy in the future.''He also advocated for this change. Amid protests in the country's corridors of power against 'biased reporting' in a section of the western media, Stevenson emphasized the media's responsibility in presenting a comprehensive and accurate portrayal of India. Underlined. He said, "Now is the time to say a lot about criticism of India. Down with anti-India 'bullshit'. We need to come here and tell true, positive stories of the new India."Complexities of the Country Expressing dismay at the prevailing narratives about alleged divisions based on religion in India, Stevenson challenged these notions by citing his own first-hand experiences. "We are hearing things like religious divisions," he said. But we haven't seen that on the ground." Citing communal harmony at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign rallies, Stevenson vowed to challenge the existing narrative and highlight India's pluralistic society. Reality". He underlined his commitment to journalism, saying, "We are here to increase the British media's coverage in this country.And we're here to get to the truth and find some real facts and bring them home to London." Integrity and factual reporting.