Udupi: Press should work as per people’s aspirations – CM Bommai | Tech Reddy

Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (MS)

Udupi, November 8: The media should work keeping in mind the aspirations of the general public, Chief Minister Bommai said here on Monday.

He was speaking at the newspaper state camp achievers memorial program which was held at Ravindra Mantapa of MGM College under the joint aegis of Manipal Media Network and MGM college administration. Bommai also said: “The role played by Indian newspapers during the freedom struggle is very vital. When the media was not free, many newspapers were distributed as pamphlets. Mahatma Gandhiji also chose newspapers as” and the medium to convey their messages. During this time the role played by the coastal media was very important. The first newspaper of Karnataka started from Mangaluru itself. This means that the thinkers and literati were more in the coastal region.

“TMA Pai founded the Manipal press and started an economic, social, educational and cultural revolution not only in Manipal but in the whole of India,” said Bommai.

“Journalism plays a very important role in democracy. If democracy is alive, the reason is the newspapers and electronic media of the country. Only when people receive information, they will have concern towards their country. The relationship between newspapers and politicians is very tight. We can’t live without you and you can’t live without us. Newspapers will lose their charm if they don’t have political news. It’s stupid to expect newspapers to praise the government all the time in a democratic establishment like India. Newspapers create awareness. So only those in the administration will be cautious. Criticism should be welcomed,” the prime minister said.

Dr Sandhya S Pai, managing editor of Taranga weekly, presided over the function. Ministers Sunil Kumar, Angara, MLA Raghupati Bhat, CEO of Manipal Media network T Sathish Pai, CEO of MTL Gautam S Pai, vice chancellor of MAHE university Dr HS Ballal were present.

The editor of Udayavani Aravinda Navada gave the introduction. Usharani Kamath of the HR department moderated the programme. Prof. Laxminarayana Karanth, the principal of MGM College proposed a vote of thanks.

Deputy Commissioner Koorma Rao inaugurated the memorial program of six newspaper camp seniors, who flourished in Manipal.