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PM Modi addresses journalists on National Press Day

| @indiablooms | Nov 16, 2017, at 04:02 pm

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted the press community on the occasion of National Press Day.

"My greetings to all friends in the media on National Press Day. I appreciate the hardwork of our media, especially the reporters & camerapersons, who tirelessly work on the ground and bring forth various news that shapes national as well as global discourse," the Prime Minister's tweet read.

Speaking on the role of media, he said that it has added strength to the Government of India's 'Swachh Bharat Mission'.

"The role of the media in giving voice to the voiceless is commendable. Over the last three years, the media has added great strength to ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’ and effectively furthered the message of cleanliness," the Prime Minister said.

"In this day and age we are seeing the rise of social media and news being consumed through mobile phones. I am sure these advancements will further the reach of the media and make the media space even more democratic and participative," he added.

Prime Minister Modi said that a free press is the 'cornerstone of democracy'.

"A free press is the cornerstone of a vibrant democracy. We are fully committed to upholding freedom of press and expression in all forms. May our media space be used more and more to showcase the skills, strengths and creativity of 125 crore Indians," he said.

 

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