Press makes a democracy strong. The nation would be strengthen and improved as the press will be stronger. Press acts as catalyst in development of society as well as the country, K Ravi Kumar, Deputy Commissioner, said on National Press Day on Sunday.
DC Kumar was expressing his views at a seminar on the subject ‘Nirvachan Mien Media ki Bhagidari’ (Role of Media In Elections) organised by District Administration. He said, “let us dedicate this day to analyse the role of media in a democracy and elections by serving as an agency for the people to access information and help strengthening and supporting the democratic process. At the same time ensuring that its time honoured universal principles of verification and right to fair opportunity to all are not lost sight of.”
Arvind Kumar Mishra, Additional Collector said, “Media plays an important role in democracy and elections and so is called fourth pillar of democracy.” Naushad Alam ASP said, “I am happy that despite various hurdles the media fraternity in has never ceased to grow. I would reiterate my request that media be the eyes and ears of the government and mirror the grievances of the people without any fear and favour.”
SDO liyakat Ali said, “I congratulate the media fraternity on occasion of the National Press Day being celebrated throughout the country under the auspices of Press Council of India. I also extend my thanks to the media fraternity for giving me the opportunity to be part of your celebration.”