Any attack on press freedom is detrimental to national interests: VP on National Press Day
National Press Day 2020, Journalism: The Vice President of India, M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday said that any attack on freedom of the press in India is detrimental to national interests and should be opposed by one and all.
In a video message at a webinar on ‘Role of media during the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on media’ organized by the Press Council of India on the occasion of the National Press Day 2020, the Vice President said “Democracy cannot survive without a free and fearless press”.
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He said the Press in India has always been in the vanguard of protecting and strengthening the foundations of democracy. “A robust, free and vibrant media is as important as an independent judiciary in consolidating democracy and strengthening constitutional rule of law”, the Vice President stressed.
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Describing journalism, he lauded the Press for playing an outstanding role in empowering the people and furthering national interest.
At the same time, Naidu advised the media on its part to be fair, objective, and accurate in its reporting. “Sensationalism should be avoided and the tendency to mix news with views needs to be curbed. Also, there should be greater space for development news in our reporting”, he added.
“My deepest appreciation to each and every journalist, cameramen and others, who have been striving constantly to disseminate news and information”, he added.
-PTC News
