Karnataka CM Urges Media Reform at Journalists' Conference

In a call for introspection, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah addressed journalists at the 40th State Journalists' Conference. He urged them to consider their impact on society and avoid speculative journalism, which he described as dangerous. Siddaramaiah cited B R Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi as examples of journalists who advocated for the voiceless.

During the conference organized by the Karnataka Working Journalists' Association and the Bidar District Working Journalists' Association, Siddaramaiah highlighted the importance of media in driving social reform. He urged journalists to move beyond merely providing information and contribute to creating awareness for social change, echoing the egalitarian principles of the Sharanas.

He expressed concern over corporate pressures on media organizations, which can undermine truthful reporting. Despite these challenges, Siddaramaiah reaffirmed his faith in newspapers and government initiatives, such as providing free bus passes to rural journalists, aimed at supporting the profession.