Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Bandi Sanjay Highlights Visual Journalists’ Vital Role in Democracy
Bandi Sanjay Kumar thanked photographers and video journalists for their work.
He said pictures and videos can tell important stories quickly.
They can show people what is happening in villages, public meetings and places with civic problems.
This can help people understand government decisions and public issues.
He said journalists must be especially careful because images can spread quickly online.
He also warned them to watch for pictures and videos changed using artificial intelligence.
Sanjay said many visual journalists need better pay, job security and healthcare.
He promised to support housing and health benefits for eligible journalists if the BJP forms the government in Telangana.
Union minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar felicitated photo and video journalists in Karimnagar for World Photography Day.
He said visual journalists document history, preserve memories and communicate information powerfully.
Sanjay urged journalists to prioritize accuracy and guard against manipulated images and videos.
He called for minimum wages, job security, health insurance and housing support for eligible visual media professionals.
He promised BJP support for housing and comprehensive health cards if the party comes to power in Telangana.
- Who
- Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar, photo journalists and video journalists, and local Karimnagar officials.
- What
- A World Photography Day programme honoring visual journalists and discussing their democratic role and working conditions.
- When
- Tuesday, on World Photography Day.
- Where
- The R&B Guest House in Karimnagar.
- Why
- To recognize visual journalists’ contributions and highlight the need for accuracy, security, healthcare and housing support.
- Speaker
- Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs
- Event
- World Photography Day programme
- Location
- R&B Guest House, Karimnagar
- Journalistic role
- Photographs and videos document history, preserve memories and highlight public issues.
- Main warning
- Visual journalists should prioritize accuracy and remain alert to manipulated media, including AI-generated alterations.
- Requested support
- Minimum wages, employment security, health insurance and housing support for eligible journalists.
- Political promise
- BJP support for housing sites, houses and comprehensive health cards if it comes to power in Telangana.