Journos can ask questions fearlessly: Nath

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Journos can ask questions fearlessly: Nath

Sunday, 21 July 2019 | Staff Reporter | Bhopal

Chief Minister Kamal Nath has told journalists that they may ask questions from the government fearlessly and impartially and also criticize the government. Nath was on Saturday launching the 'Towards Excellence 2019' programme of Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication. He told the students of journalism that they should respect their profession and take an oath as well.

Nath said that in order to strengthen democracy, it is necessary for journalism to stay away from temptation and pressure and assimilate the Constitution of India, which gives us the right to express our thoughts. He said that it helps me a lot when I read the criticism of my government's schemes and system in newspapers. I take action on it. It helps me to overcome the shortcomings of my government.

The Chief Minister told new students studying journalism that they are associated with a profession that is an important pillar of democracy. So they should be impartial because fearless and impartial writing affects democracy in a positive way. The Chief Minister said that journalists and newspapers are not publications of the government. You have the right to criticize and it is your duty as well.

Chief Minister Shri Nath said that Indian Constitution is unique in the whole world. Many countries have created their constitutions with the help of Ambedkar, the creator of our Constitution. Our constitution gives the message of unity in diversity. India is identified for this feature in the whole world. He said that our culture is to connect. Those who believe in seperation of the country, can never flourish.

Nath announced to grant 7th pay scale to University teachers, scholarships to students of Scheduled Caste-Tribes studying in the University educational institutes and University’s contribution in employees insurance. He said that the government is commited to extend full support to the university in the commitment of developing an excellent University. He hoped that every student will establish the prestige of the University by turning into an independent and unbiased journalist. The Chief Minister released the syllabus of the new session. Nath was honoured with shawl, shrifal and welcome book.

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