Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 6: Expressing solidarity with media fraternity, United Democratic Alliance (UDA) spokesperson and media Incharge, Rajiv Mahajan on Monday demanded immediate rollback of new media policy in J&K.
In a statement issued here, Rajiv Mahajan urged the J&K government to go for a review of new media policy in consultation with representatives of the print, online and electronic media outlets in Jammu and Kashmir.
The new media policy obliquely stifles the media’s right to ask tough questions and highlight lacunae in the working of administration.
“The new policy related to media in J&K seems to have been superficially drafted without taking into consideration the fundamental constitutional requirements guaranteeing the right to freedom of expression,” he observed.
He expressed deep concern over the plight of the media industry in J&K which has been battling for survival in prevailing circumstances.
“Instead of supporting the media industry including print, online and electronic platforms in its survival in these pressing economic situations, the government has started squeezing the viability of the fourth estate,” Mahajan said. |
