In this article, the author attempts to engage with the concept of citizen journalism and its impact on mainstream media in a country like India. With the help of two case studies, the author argues that citizen journalism in India is marked by a lack of accountability, further moulded by 24 hour news cycles and the need for diversity of perspectives. The author further argues that while citizen journalism helps creating a culture of transparency and efficiency, it is still managed by traditional media channels due to lack of internet access to the masses.