Archive · 25 Nov 2025
Sikkim CM Urges Media to Be Fearless
The Chief Minister of Sikkim, Prem Singh Tamang, spoke to journalists on National Press Day.
He asked them to be brave and truthful, like a 'Third Eye' for the state.
He said his government supports the media and has taken steps to help journalists.
He also mentioned that in the past, the relationship between the government and the press was not good, but now it is better.
He wants the media to help fight against wrong information and problems like drugs that harm young people.
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang urged the media to be fearless, fair, and truthful.
He requested the National Press Day event to be postponed so he could attend in person.
Tamang indirectly criticized the previous SDF government for strained relations with the press.
His government has taken steps to support journalists, including financial aid, health insurance, and a Press Club building.
He highlighted challenges like misinformation and threats to free expression.
- Who
- Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang
- What
- Urged media to act as fearless, fair, and truthful 'Third Eye'
- When
- November 25 (delayed by nine days)
- Where
- Gangtok, Sikkim
- Why
- To encourage media to combat misinformation and social evils
- Event
- National Press Day function
- Speaker
- Prem Singh Tamang
- Location
- Gangtok, Sikkim
- Date
- November 25
- Government Initiatives
- Financial support, health insurance, pension scheme, Press Club building, vehicle, increased advertisement rates, exposure tours, enhanced awards
- Previous Government
- Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) under Pawan Kumar Chamling
- Challenges Mentioned
- Misinformation, threats to free expression, safety concerns