Hyderabad, Oct. 22 -- Several journalists have accused the BJP-led Delhi government of "discrimination" and "step-motherly treatment" against Urdu journalists, over their alleged exclusion from a Diwali event organised by the state government.

According to The Wire, the directorate of information and publicity (DIP) of the Delhi government invited journalists from print and electronic media for a "Diwali Mangal Milan" (CM's interaction with media persons) programme with chief minister Rekha Gupta on October 13 at the Ashoka Hotel.

While the event was attended by all Delhi cabinet ministers, journalists from Urdu newspapers and TV outlets say they received no invitation.

During the event, CM Rekha Gupta reportedly called this "meeting" ...