These days, journalism is going through a period of transition. Both journalism and politics are the pillars of democracy. Both must discharge their responsibilities both for welfare of society. Public Relations and Mineral Resources Minister Rajendra Shukla was speaking at Ratanalal Joshi birth centenary memorial function and national investiture ceremony of Madhavrao Sapre Museum here on Sunday.
Minister Rajendra Shukla said that both journalism and politics are major pillars of democracy. Therefore, it is the responsibility of both to work together in the interest of society. Conflicts of our egos and interests will ultimately harm society and democracy itself. Describing Sapre Museum as intellectual heritage of the state, he said that the organisation has brought glory to the State.
Presiding over the function, senior journalist Mahesh Shrivastava said that character of journalism must be saved if it has to be recognised in society. MP Alok Sanjar said that politics and journalism can create a positive environment in society. Senior journalists Anand Pandey and Kapil Tiwari also spoke on the occasion.
At Madhavrao Sapre Museum's 33rd Foundation Day function, Nai Dunia newspaper's group editor Anand Pandey and propounder of Indic knowledge tradition Kapil Tiwari were conferred Mahesh Srajan Samman. On behalf of the museum, Mahesh Shrivastava was felicitated on his appointment as National Integration Council President, Syed Tahir Ali for outstanding contribution in the field of public relations and senior author Devendra Deepak was felicitated for being conferred Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi award.
Founder Coordinator of the museum Padmashri Vijaydutt Sridhar threw light on the museum's activities.