Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, January 27 2010:
MP Dr T Meinya today said the role of media in a democratic country is very great while expressing his willingness on media taking a great role in leading the society in true way by doing accounting in every field.
Speaking as chief guest at the 7th year of existence of the ISTV network held at Hotel Classic, North AOC, the MP observed that in a society accompany both good and bad.
In the history too, Md Bin Tuqlak is well known for his bad ruling while Akbar's name remained in the mind for his good and fair ruling.
In the present day, media can take a major role in justifying the wrong deed of the leader of the government when he do wrong by accounting well.
Media should not only inform the people the news, they should aware the people in detail the incident, Meinya said.
The foundation day celebration was presided over by president of the ISTV Network and PDA chairman, MLA Kh Loken attended as guest of honour.
MLA Loken said media is the backbone of the society.
It will not be possible to develop a society without media.
Media should take an important role in bringing the society towards development.
President of the ISTV Network speaking on the occasion has president talked on various pressure mounted on the media by different directions.
Government has also at many instances had tried to ban the network, he said while expressing his desire to work the network freely.