A Freedom of Press lies in Spirit stated – ‘ I’M Charlie ‘
The press is the only tocsin of a nation. When it is completely silenced… all means of a general effort are taken away.
On 3rd May, Every year United Nation celebrates the World Press Freedom Day to evaluate the freedom of the press around the world and pay tribute to people lost their life due to the exercise of their profession. It’s being a Call/ reminder to governments about the principle of press freedom to be safeguarded and respected in their respective countries. All Media related publishing issues problem like censored, fined, suspended and closed down need to be address fairly.
In context to our Democratic system of governance, Press Freedom is pillar of democracy that is imperative for success of democracy. As Our constitution safeguarded Media Press Freedom in legislation of Article 19 1(g) while General Right to freedom of Speech in Article 19 1 (a) for people of India while in precised context. A Free Press will lead to government on path of ‘Good Governance for All’. But Restrict media by Article 19 (2) of constitution for an interest of National Security, Sovereignty & Integrity of India, a Friendly relations with Foreign States, Public Order, Decency or Morality and Contempt of Court.
As Media is a Fourth Pillar of Democracy, among pillars- the Legisaltive, executive and Judiciary. Therefore A Free Press will culminates Injustice, abusive power, Unsustainable development, corruption and upbringing informed Citizen to seek, receive and impart constructive information and ideas towards betterment of Indian democracy.
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