Nagpur: “Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar had played key roles during his glorious tenures at — Legislature, Executive, Judiciary and the Press — all the pillars of democracy. However, in times where all the pillars of democracy, especially Press is caving in, we need to adopt Dr Ambedkar’s journalism under this adverse time,” said Dr Nitin Raut, Power and Guardian Minister here on Tuesday.
Dr Raut was speaking at “World Press Freedom Day” programme organised by Information and Broadcasting Ministry, Press Information Bureau, Directorate General of Information and Public in association with Nagpur Press Club (NPC) at Press Club Civil Lines.
Elaborating on Dr Ambedkar’s career in journalism, Dr Raut further discussed the qualities of real journalist and urged present journalism students and budding journalists to concentrate on issues focusing people rather than chasing money or fame.
V S Sirpurkar, retired High Court Judge presided the function while Dr Raut was the special guest on this occasion.
Rahul Pande, president, State Information Commission, Hemraj Bagul, Director, Directorate General of Information and Public (Nagpur-Amravati) Shripaad Aparajit, Editor, Maharashtra Times, Pradeep Maitra, president, Nagpur Press Club were present on the dais.
The dignitaries also shared their views on “World Press Freedom Day” and shared their experiences on this occasion with the gathering of students.
