New Delhi: On the World Press Freedom Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed unwavering support to the freedom of the media, saying it is essential in democracy.
“World Press Freedom Day is a day to reiterate our unwavering support towards a free & vibrant press, which is vital in a democracy,” he said in a tweet.
World Press Freedom Day is a day to reiterate our unwavering support towards a free & vibrant press, which is vital in a democracy.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 3, 2017
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“In today’s day & age, social media has emerged as an active medium of engagement & has added more vigour to press freedom,” the prime minister said.
In today’s day & age, social media has emerged as an active medium of engagement & has added more vigour to press freedom.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 3, 2017
World Press Freedom Day is observed to celebrate fundamental principles of press freedom.