Archive · 16 Sep 2026
MP Speaker Says Truth and Impartiality Must Guide Journalism
Narendra Singh Tomar spoke about the responsibilities of journalists.
He said news should be factual and fair.
He also said journalists should care about the public.
Digital technology is creating new challenges for the media.
Tomar called journalism an important part of democracy.
He said journalists help communicate society’s concerns to the government.
Senior journalists and former public relations officials received awards at the event.
The ceremony was held in Bhopal and was organised by the Central India Press Club.
Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar urged journalists to uphold factuality, impartiality, and public concern.
Tomar said digital and technological changes are creating new challenges for the media.
He described journalism as a strong pillar of democracy and a link between society and government.
Tomar, Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla, and Minister Vishwas Sarang honoured senior journalists and former Public Relations Commissioners.
The National Media Dialogue and Lifetime Achievement Award-2026 was organised by the Central India Press Club in Bhopal.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar, Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla, Minister Vishwas Sarang, journalists, and public relations officials.
- What
- Tomar called for factuality, impartiality, responsibility, credibility, and public concern to remain central to journalism.
- When
- Wednesday, September 16; the event was titled the National Media Dialogue and Lifetime Achievement Award-2026.
- Where
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- To discuss journalism’s role and honour the contributions of senior journalists and public relations professionals.
- Speaker
- Narendra Singh Tomar, Speaker of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly
- Core principles
- Factuality, impartiality, and public concern
- Media challenge
- Digital and technological change
- Democratic role
- Journalism reflects society’s voice to the government and system
- Event
- National Media Dialogue and Lifetime Achievement Award-2026
- Organiser
- Central India Press Club
- Honourees
- Senior journalists and former Public Relations Commissioners