prajavani (pv) has a history of being a politically independent newspaper, although it tends to opine with a liberal tilt. it is known for espousing the causes of dalits, encouraging women's empowerment and taking pro-poor positions on economic issues. it has managed to maintain an independent position, despite an increasingly polarized media landscape in karnataka. prajavani uses the tagline "the most trusted kannada daily newspaper", which appears below its masthead.