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Media bound to tell truth behind allegations: Chandy

"Tolerance is most significant in democracy and people should be broad-minded to accept criticism. Freedom of the press will strengthen journalism. If it is interrupted, it will affect functioning of democratic polity," he said.

Press Trust of India Thiruvananthapuram
Media has a responsibility to inform people the truth behind allegations and counter allegations, Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said here today.

"Freedom of the press is non-negotiable in democracy. But the media also have a responsibility towards the public to tell the truth behind events and allegations," he said while releasing the book 'From Fourth Estate to Rubber Estate - resignation letter of a journalist' written by noted journalist Joe A Scaria.

"These days allegations are made freely through media but they are refuted by those against whom they are levelled. People have a right to know the truth and it is the responsibility of media to tell the truth...People have a right to know the truth behind everything being reported and debated in media," Chandy said, apparently referring to the handling of solar panel scam by a section of media.
 

"Tolerance is most significant in democracy and people should be broad-minded to accept criticism. Freedom of the press will strengthen journalism. If it is interrupted, it will affect functioning of democratic polity," he said.

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First Published: Jul 22 2013 | 6:00 PM IST

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