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Information and Broadcasting Minister M.
Venkaiah Naidu has asked media to refrain from sensational reporting and focus
on the truth.
Addressing the 49th convocation of Indian Institute of
Mass Communication in New Delhi, Mr Naidu said, sensationalism has unfortunately
become order of the day in the hunt for headlines.
He said
journalists must ask hard questions but reporting should be based on facts.
He said
presently in Parliament and assembly reporting, media is headlining the ruckus
and sloganeering in the Houses at the cost of real issues related to
agriculture and villages.
Mr Naidu said
they 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 and
there is a need to understand how to communicate and influence people.
He said
information with confirmation is great ammunition against war on 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. On the occasion, Prasar Bharati Chairman Dr
A Surya Prakash and other senior officials were also present.
