Stressing that credibility is core to journalism, Himachal Pradesh Governor Acharya Devvrat today asked media persons to fight for the truth and give a new direction to the society.
"Any development or event that might lead to degeneration or disintegration of the society should be stalled by the media through the power of the pen," he said in a seminar organised by the Haryana Patarkar Kalyan Manch here.
Haryana Food and Supplies Minister Karan Dev Kamboj said positive journalism has increased the confidence of the common man in the media and news based on facts will always benefit the society.
Senior editor Mukesh Bhardwaj said consumerism is dominating every sector, inclduing the media.
He said journalists should accept challenges for the betterment of the society.
Acting vice-chancellor of H P University Prof Rajender Chauhan asked media persons to create awareness in the society regarding prevailing issues and forthcoming challenges before it.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
