Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed the media fraternity on the occasion of National Press Day, saying that the media’s role in giving a voice to the voiceless is commendable.
Taking to Twitter this morning, the PM posted four Tweets on the matter:
My greetings to all friends in the media on National Press Day. I appreciate the hardwork of our media, especially the reporters & camerapersons, who tirelessly work on the ground and bring forth various news that shapes national as well as global discourse.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 16, 2017
The role of the media in giving voice to the voiceless is commendable. Over the last three years, the media has added great strength to ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’ and effectively furthered the message of cleanliness.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 16, 2017
In this day and age we are seeing the rise of social media and news being consumed through mobile phones. I am sure these advancements will further the reach of the media and make the media space even more democratic and participative.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 16, 2017
A free press is the cornerstone of a vibrant democracy. We are fully committed to upholding freedom of press and expression in all forms. May our media space be used more and more to showcase the skills, strengths and creativity of 125 crore Indians.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 16, 2017
Every year, the 16th of November is commemorated as National Press Day in India. It was on this day in 1966 that the Press Council of India began it’s supervisory duties. According to the PCI, “this was the day on which the Press Council of India started functioning as a moral watchdog to ensure that not only did the press maintain the high standards expected from this powerful medium”.