Stating that the freedom of the press was more than just the freedom of publishers and editors, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday expressed the hope that the debate on trends would help strengthen the hands of journalists.
Speaking at the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards - 2005-06 presentation ceremony in the Capital, Dr. Singh asked the media to play a constructive role in the process of moderation and consensus-building on issues of public and national interest. Stating that journalism of courage was not just about giving voice to those who are willing to shout, Dr. Singh said it was about giving voice to the voiceless and to those who choose to be silent.
The awards recognise different aspects of journalism from environmental reporting to business journalism. They also cover urban and rural reporting, the mediums of print and electronic and English and Indian languages.
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