On the World Press Freedom Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed unwavering support to the freedom of the media, saying it is essential in democracy.
"World Press Freedom Day is a day to reiterate our unwavering support towards a free & vibrant press, which is vital in a democracy," he said in a tweet.
"In today's day & age, social media has emerged as an active medium of engagement & has added more vigour to press freedom," the prime minister said.
World Press Freedom Day is observed to celebrate fundamental principles of press freedom.
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