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Warangal Journalists Protest Effigy Burning, Demand MLA Apology
Journalists in Warangal held a protest on Wednesday.
They were upset because an effigy of a media organisation had been burned.
The journalists wore black badges and sat on the road.
They asked Wardhannapet MLA K R Nagaraju to apologise.
Their association president said journalists should be able to ask questions without being intimidated.
He also alleged that similar incidents had happened four times.
Union leaders said people who disagree with a news report can contact the media organisation or use legal channels.
The protesters said their campaign would continue until the MLA apologised.
Journalists protested at Pochamma Maidan junction in Warangal on Wednesday.
They condemned the burning of a media organisation’s effigy and wore black badges.
Protesters demanded Wardhannapet MLA K R Nagaraju apologise for the incident.
Association president Narender alleged similar incidents had occurred four times and warned against intimidation.
Union leaders said objections to reports should be raised with the media organisation or through legal channels.
- Who
- Journalists in Warangal, including members of the Warangal East Journalists’ Association, protested and demanded an apology from MLA K R Nagaraju.
- What
- They condemned the burning of a media organisation’s effigy and called for the MLA to apologise.
- Where
- Pochamma Maidan junction, Warangal.
- When
- Wednesday; no date is specified.
- Why
- The protesters said the effigy burning and alleged intimidation of journalists threatened press freedom.
Key facts
- Protest location
- Pochamma Maidan junction, Warangal
- Protest day
- Wednesday; the date was not specified
- Demand
- An apology from Wardhannapet MLA K R Nagaraju
- Protest actions
- Journalists wore black badges and sat on the road
- Past incidents alleged
- Association president Narender said similar incidents had occurred four times
- Protesters’ next steps
- They said the agitation would continue until the MLA apologised
Sources
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