Narad Jayanti Special: Journalism must aim at public welfare: Sunil Ambekar
GURUGRAM: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh Sunil Ambekar said Wednesday that Maharishi Narada’s life was dedicated to the welfare of the people, and he would utilize his knowledge and abilities in the public interest, and this is the core of journalism.
Ambekar was speaking on the occasion of ‘Narada Jayanti’ as the chief guest in the program “Apadakaal main patrakariye dharam” (journalistic responsibilities during the pandemic) held at the Gurugram University in Gurugram on Wednesday.
The event was organized jointly under the aegis of Vishwa Samvad Kendra and Gurugram University.
Sunil Ambekar said that the country could not be run on the basis of politicians’ dictate.
“Every section of the society will have to play its role in this direction. It is journalism to remind such people of their duties,” he added.
According to Ambekar, the role of journalists in the period of the freedom movement served as a guide.
Ambekar said, “Not only writing, reading, but the knowledge and abilities that we have, whether they are being used in the interest of the society and the nation, this question is important. Knowledge should not be for self-fulfillment but for public welfare. This was the role of Narad ji.”
On this occasion, Padam Shri awardee and senior journalist Alok Mehta said that in every era, journalists have played an important role in times of crisis.
“Before independence, journalists played a role in changing power. But now writing has to be done to change the system. Don’t just criticize. The religion of positivity journalism should also be followed.”
Inaugurating the event, Vice-Chancellor, Gurugram University, Dr. Markanday Ahuja said that India has been affected by many calamities. but there was no greater calamity than independence.
“The role of journalists in making the country independent during that period is exemplary. Embracing death and practicing journalism makes us proud. At that time, the remuneration of a journalist was a lot of water, two rotis, and 20 years of imprisonment. Still, they remained committed to their responsibilities as journalists. Today’s event is dedicated to such conscientious journalists,” Dr. Ahuja added.
In this event, Prachar Pramukh of five states Anil Kumar, Vibhag Sangh Chalak Pratap Yadav, noted educationist Dr. Ashok Deevakar, RSS Co-state chief Dr. Lakshami Narayan, Mahanagar Sangh-chalak Jagdeesh Grover, freedom fighter Sangh Prant Sachiv Mahaveer Bhardwaj, Anuraag Kulshrestha, Anan Sharma, Vimal Sharma, Naresh Yadav, Surender Daima, Karyavawa Harish Kumar, Vibhag Pracharak Mahanagar Sanjiv Saini, Himanshu, and the staffers of the Gurugram University were also present.
