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Aspiring Journalists to Uphold Truth, Objectivity and Public Interest :Vice-President of India

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Newdelhi:11/6/26:The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today addressed the closing ceremony of the month-long internship programme conducted by Sansad TV for final-year postgraduate students of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) at the Uprashtrapati Bhavan.

Highlighting the role of media in a democracy, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan said that India needs journalists and communicators who are intellectually honest, socially sensitive, technologically competent and deeply committed to democratic values. He emphasized that media has the power not only to shape narratives but also to shape nations.

Calling upon the students to contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, the Vice-President urged them to project India’s development journey with integrity and objectivity. He observed that the international community today regards India with renewed interest owing to its demographic dividend, technological innovation and democratic resilience.

Cautioning against sensationalism in an attention-driven media environment, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan stressed that credibility must rest on factual accuracy and public interest rather than popularity. He urged aspiring journalists to uphold truth, objectivity and responsible reporting.

Referring to the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence, the Vice-President said that while technology can serve as a powerful tool for research and verification, editorial judgment must remain guided by human reasoning. He also underlined the need for vigilance against misinformation and deepfakes.

Emphasizing inclusive journalism, the Vice President said that a comprehensive understanding of Bharat requires reporting beyond metropolitan centres and greater attention to the aspirations, challenges, and achievements of people across the country.

Among those present on the occasion were Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri Harivansh; Secretary-General, Rajya Sabha, Shri P. C. Mody; Secretary to the Vice-President of India and Chief Executive Officer, Sansad TV, Shri Amit Khare; Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Shri Chanchal Kumar; Vice-Chancellor, Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dr. Pragya Paliwal Gaur; and other distinguished dignitaries.

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Ashok Palit has completed his graduation from Upendranath College Soro, Balasore and post graduation from Utkal University in Odia Language and literture.. He has also carved out a niche for himself as a scribe of eminence after joining the profession in 1988. He is also an independent media production professional. He brings loads of experience to Advanced Media, Ashok Palit as a cineaste has been active in film criticism for over three decades. As a film society activist, he soared to eminence for his profound commitment to the art film appreciation and aesthetics of cinema. His mode of discourse is often erudite but always lucid and comprehensible marked by a perfect acumen so rare in the field. A film aesthete with an immense fond of critical sensibilities, he wrote about growth and development of odia cinema in New Indian Express, The Times of India, The Hindustan Times, The Asian Age and Screen. He has been working as an Editor for Cine Samaya from 2002-2004.. He had made solid contribution on cinema in many odia Dailies and weekly such as Samaj, Prajatantra, Dharatri, Samaya, Satabadi, and weekly Samaya.
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