Journalists need to introspect on ethical reporting today, Suresh Angadi, MP, said in Belagavi on Sunday. “Unethical reporting, paid and fake news affect all walks of life. We should not forget that honest news reporting is essential to a healthy society. Journalists should introspect on this,” he said.
He was speaking at the launch of ‘Belagavi Images’, a photo news monthly magazine at the Hukkeri Mutt. He called upon journalists to carry out their duties towards society with integrity and responsibility.
Mahantesh Kavatagimath, MLC, urged journalists to report on the issues concerning the common man. He criticised the State government for failing to decide on the schedule of the Belagavi winter session till now. He demanded that the session be dedicated only to discuss issues of north Karnataka. Social activist Ashok Chandaragi spoke against increasing political coverage in the media. MLAs Abhay Patil and Lakshmi Hebbalkar, Chandrashekar Shivacharya Swami of Hukkeri mutt, and others were present.