Every year, November 16 is celebrated as National Press Day. Journalism is considered as the fourth pillar of democracy. India is a democratic country. The freedom of the press in India is ensured by the fundamental right to freedom of expression given to Indians in Article 19 of the Indian Constitution. UP CM Yogi Adityanath has congratulated all the journalists by tweeting.
CM Yogi tweeted and wrote- "Hearty congratulations on 'National Press Day' to all the journalists who emphasize on the fairness, independence and high moral standards of the 'press', which is called the fourth pillar of democracy. You are the 'vigilant watchman' of democracy. I salute the efforts of all of you for the progress of the country."
लोकतंत्र का चतुर्थ स्तम्भ कहे जाने वाले 'प्रेस' की निष्पक्षता, स्वतंत्रता और उच्च नैतिक मापदंडों के प्रति आग्रह को प्रकट करते 'राष्ट्रीय प्रेस दिवस' की सभी पत्रकार जन को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) November 15, 2021
आप लोकतंत्र के 'सजग प्रहरी' हैं। राष्ट्र की उन्नति हेतु आप सभी के प्रयासों को कोटिशः नमन।
History of the Day
The First Press Commission 1956 envisioned a committee to protect the ethics of journalism and freedom of the press in India. It led to the formation of a Press Council 10 years later. Press Council of India monitors all journalistic activities to keep the credibility intact.
Significance of the Day
The main objective of celebrating this day is to spread awareness about the importance of freedom of the press. Also, the day speaks of a commitment to uphold and respect freedom of expression. This day, which warns the world about the importance of freedom of the press, shows that the media plays an important role in protecting and restoring the values of democracy.