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Union Minister Prakash Javadekar reiterated that freedom of the press is the cornerstone of our Democracy, but at the same time stressed that it is responsible freedom.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday greeted journalists on the occasion of National Press Day.
“Narendra Modi government is committed towards freedom of press and strongly opposes those who throttle it,” Home Minister said.
“Our media fraternity is working tirelessly towards strengthening the foundations of our great nation. Modi govt is committed towards the freedom of Press and strongly oppose those who throttle it. I applaud Media’s remarkable role during COVID-19,” he said.
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Greetings on #NationalPressDay. Our media fraternity is working tirelessly towards strengthening the foundations of our great nation. Modi govt is committed towards the freedom of Press and strongly oppose those who throttle it.
I applaud Media’s remarkable role during COVID-19.— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) November 16, 2020
BJP chief also appreciated the work of journalists on the occasion.
“I appreciate the work of media persons who tirelessly work on the ground and bring forth various news, and did so even during the COVID-19 pandemic,” he said.
Greetings to all friends in the media on #NationalPressDay. I appreciate the work of media persons who tirelessly work on the ground and bring forth various news, and did so even during the COVID-19 pandemic. The role of the media in giving voice to the society is commendable.
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) November 16, 2020
Union Minister Prakash Javadekar reiterated that freedom of the press is the cornerstone of our Democracy, but at the same time stressed that it is responsible freedom.
In a message at the webinar on #NationalPressDay by Press Council of India, reiterated that freedom of the press is the cornerstone of our Democracy, but at the same time stressed that it is a responsible freedom. pic.twitter.com/7iosPCl9Xj
— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) November 16, 2020
Vice President also greeted journalists on the occasion.
Media should shun sensationalism and not mix news with views.#NationalPressDay pic.twitter.com/za0lVZ2bTL
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) November 16, 2020
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