Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Tripura CM Stresses Media's Role in Upholding Institutional Integrity
Imagine democracy is like a building.
The media is like a very important person called the 'fourth pillar' that helps keep the building strong.
The Chief Minister of Tripura, Dr Manik Saha, said that the main job of this 'fourth pillar' is to make sure the parts of the government, like the law-making people, the rule-enforcers, and the judges, all work with honesty.
He also mentioned that it's hard for the media because some people spread wrong information or hateful messages online.
So, he asked journalists to be like mirrors, showing society the truth, and to be very careful when they report news.
He also promised to help journalists if they want to have meetings to discuss important topics.
He remembered two journalists who were sadly killed in the past and said efforts are being made to find justice for them.
Tripura CM Dr Manik Saha stated the media's primary role is to maintain the integrity of legislative, executive, and judicial institutions.
Speaking on National Press Day, CM Saha highlighted the media as the 'fourth pillar' of democracy with significant responsibilities.
He urged media persons to combat the spread of inaccurate facts, online hate speeches, and divisive strategies.
CM Saha emphasized that freedom of speech must be balanced with journalistic integrity and accuracy.
The Chief Minister also assured cooperation for seminars organized by senior journalists and mentioned efforts towards justice for two murdered journalists.
- Who
- Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha
- What
- Emphasized the media's crucial role in maintaining the integrity of democratic institutions and urged journalists to combat misinformation and hate speech.
- When
- Sunday, on the occasion of National Press Day
- Where
- Agartala, Tripura
- Why
- To highlight the significance of responsible journalism and the media's role as the 'fourth pillar' of democracy.
Role of Media in Democracy
Challenges and Responsibilities of Media
Maintaining Institutional Integrity
Role of Media in Democracy
The media, as the 'fourth pillar' of democracy, has a primary responsibility to maintain the integrity of legislative, executive, and judicial institutions.
Challenges and Responsibilities of Media
Media persons must combat the spread of partially accurate facts, online hate speeches, and divisive strategies on social media to uphold their role.
Freedom of Speech and Accuracy
Role of Media in Democracy
Freedom of speech and expression is vital for the media, and journalists should exercise this freedom responsibly.
Challenges and Responsibilities of Media
It is a challenge for the media to spread accurate news and create a proper environment, requiring alertness to maintain the integrity of their reporting.
- Event
- National Press Day commemoration
- Location
- Agartala, Tripura
- Speaker
- Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha
- Key Message
- Media's primary job is to maintain the integrity of legislative, executive, and judicial institutions.
- Call to Action
- Senior journalists urged to conduct monthly seminars; assurance of government cooperation.
- Journalist Murders Mentioned
- Shantanu Bhowmik (September 2017) and Sudip Datta Bhowmik (November 2017)
