BJP urges Punjab Governor to intervene against media repression
A Punjab BJP delegation on Sunday met Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, alleging that the AAP Government was “targeting” the media houses as it sought his intervention to direct Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to let the media work freely.
The delegation, led by Punjab BJP leader Subhash Sharma, also raised the issue of alleged deteriorating law and order and urged the governor to summon Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav to ask him about the steps taken to improve the law and order. According to a memorandum submitted to the governor, Punjab’s law and order is in a “bad shape”, and people are worried about their safety.
“Instead of addressing this, the AAP Government is suppressing media freedom to prevent it from reporting the alarming law and order situation prevailing in the State. “They’re targeting journalists and media houses, including Punjab Kesari Group, which has a history of fearless journalism,” it said. “We urge you to direct the CM to stop this repression and let the media work freely. Also, please take steps to restore law and order in Punjab,” it said.
Speaking to the media after meeting the governor, Sharma also cited some instances of FIR registration against some YouTubers to highlight the “oppressive” policy adopted by the AAP Government against the media.
