Bhubaneswar: A vigilant and free press is the key to an informed society and vibrant democracy, stated Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on the occasion of National Press Day today.
The Chief Minister has extended his warm greetings to the journalists and media persons on the occasion.
Naveen also urged all to take pledge to make the fourth pillar free, fair and independent to speak the truth.
“Warm greetings to journalists and media persons on #NationalPressDay. A vigilant and free press is the key to an informed society and vibrant democracy. Let us pledge to make the fourth pillar free, fair and independent to speak the truth”, the Odisha CM tweeted.
Warm greetings to journalists and media persons on #NationalPressDay. A vigilant and free press is the key to an informed society and vibrant democracy. Let us pledge to make the fourth pillar free, fair and independent to speak the truth. pic.twitter.com/jnvmZSpg7m
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) November 16, 2020
National Press Day is celebrated every year on November 16 to commemorate the establishment of the Press Council of India. The day marks the presence of an independent and responsible press in India.