PM Narendra Modi says free and vibrant press is vital for democracy
Press Trust of India | , New Delhi
Press Trust of India May 03, 2017 03:32 PM IST
On the World Press Freedom Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed unwavering support to the freedom of the media
On the World Press Freedom Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed unwavering support to the freedom of the media, saying it is essential in democracy.
“World Press Freedom Day is a day to reiterate our unwavering support towards a free & vibrant press, which is vital in a democracy,” he said in a tweet.
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“In today’s day & age, social media has emerged as an active medium of engagement & has added more vigour to press freedom,” the prime minister said.
World Press Freedom Day is observed to celebrate fundamental principles of press freedom.
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