ProMASS News Bureau: Sep 15, 2016: Addressing the 49th convocation of Indian Institute of Mass Communication in New Delhi, Information and Broadcasting Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu has asked media to refrain from sensational reporting and focus on the truth. In this context he called out to budding journalists to reach those who haven’t been reached and hear the unheard adding that they should refrain from sensationalism. He said journalists must ask hard questions but reporting should be based on facts. Naidu stated, media is headlining the ruckus and sloganeering in the Parliament and assemblies at the cost of real issues related to agriculture and villages.
Mr Naidu commented media project people who break law as heroes. Expressing concern over paid news, the Minister said journalist is for mission, not for commission and they should refrain from such activities. He also stressed on the need for starting journalism courses in all Indian languages in IIMC. Mr Naidu said communication skills are very important in a democracy. Stressing on effective communication, Naidu termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the best communicator of the current times.
He said information with confirmation is a great ammunition to fight social evils and maladies like poverty, untouchability, terrorism and attack on women. The Minister also stated how media scenario is changing rapidly due to social media and instant news is becoming the norm.
