Guest guest Posted May 6, 2004 Report Share Posted May 6, 2004 Prajatantra’ Evening Daily launched Sri Tridandi Chinna Jeeyar Swamy expressed his concern over the increasing trend of sensationalism in the newspapers. Launching the Telugu evening daily ‘Prajatantra’ published by Devulapalli publications, at Indira Priyadarsani Auditorium, the Swamiji said that the press had a great responsibility in the societyand it should work for the welfare of the people. Swamiji regretted that due to lack of proper training for the reporters, they were not writing news in a proper way. He stressed the need to respect all the traditions in the society. He said that as religious Heads, they would recognize good wherever it is taking place in the society, and try to correct any evils. He said that the main aim of the press is to highlight truth in the society. Referring to his recent statements on the Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam (TTD)he said that the press had distorted the facts. Mr.Indrasena Reddy, State BJP President, said that there was no future for the newspaper when it lost credibility. He said that the role of media was more valuable in democracy. Mr.Reddy said that the newspapers should build up an image among the people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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