Updated November 16th, 2019 at 13:17 IST
Prakash Javadekar: 'Press freedom is essence of a vibrant democracy'
National Press Day is celebrated on November 16 to commemorate the establishment of the Press Council of India. The Press Council of India was formed in 1966
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National Press Day is celebrated on November 16 to commemorate the establishment of the Press Council of India. Formed in 1966, the Press Council keeps a check on the quality of reportage provided by the Indian press. It also ensures that journalistic objectivity is not compromised due to "influence or threats of any extraneous factors." Union Minister for Information and Broadcast and BJP leader Prakash Javadekar took to Twitter and tweeted, "Press freedom is the essence of a vibrant democracy."
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The Union Minister's complete tweet:
On the occassion of #NationalPressDay - greetings to the Media fraternity. Press freedom is essence of a vibrant democracy. This was trampled upon by the #Congress during emergency. We are ensuring full freedom to the press. pic.twitter.com/k3C8Hv9eHn
— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar)
'Salute to all hardworking journalists' tweets CM of Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu
Freedom of press is essential for vibrant democracy. My greetings to the media fraternity on the occasion of #NationalPressDay. Media empowers common citizens and gives voice to the voiceless. Salute to all hardworking journalists for their untiring effort to stand for the truth. pic.twitter.com/7MaQXey8MU
— Pema Khandu (@PemaKhanduBJP)
'My salutations to your unwavering commitment' tweets Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Greetings to the media fraternity on #NationalPressDay
— Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (@gssjodhpur)
While free speeches represent democracies, the greater responsibility to uphold the ethics of free speech lies with press media.
My salutations to your unwavering commitment to bring out the truth for greater good.
'Press is the 4th Pillar of Democracy' tweets Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Chowna Mein
“Pen is mighter then sword." Greetings to all on #NationalPressDay. Press is the 4th Pillar of Democracy, which ensures that citizens are aware of the happenings & discourses in the country and elsewhere. Let us commit ourselves to use freedom of press responsibly & impartially. pic.twitter.com/UxTfG66UnV
— Chowna Mein (@ChownaMeinBJP)
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Published November 16th, 2019 at 10:02 IST