Gorakhpur,

6 April (HS): Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has stated that coordination

between the different dimensions of journalism—print media, visual media,

digital media, and social media—is essential. If different aspects of the media

present the same fact in different ways and perspectives, it will create

confusion for the public. Such a situation will also impact public trust in the

media. Therefore, it is essential that all media organizations operate in

accordance with common standards, values, and ideals.

CM

Yogi was addressing the oath-taking ceremony of the new executive of the

Gorakhpur Journalists Press Club on Monday as the chief guest. In the program

organized at the Gorakhpur Club auditorium in Civil Lines, Chief Minister Yogi

Adityanath said that today there are various types of challenges in journalism.

Journalism has the forms of print media, visual media, digital media and social

media. Today, every member of the family is interested in different forms of

media. He said that today there is a need to integrate all forms of journalism

holistically. Print media and visual media have their own standards and their

own code of conduct. But, social media is yet to be integrated with it.

CM

Yogi said that journalism should not allow itself to become unbridled but

should move forward with the values and ideals of journalism. The basic

spirit of journalism in India for 200 years has been national service, social

service and the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. We should move forward

with this spirit. He said that today there is a section in the media which

misleads the society and spreads unrest. We need to avoid this form of media.

The Chief Minister said that if there is a difference in the same news on

social media and print media, it disturbs the public. This situation of dilemma

is dangerous. We should strive to prevent such a situation. He said that the

government always stands with journalism based on values and ideals.

Criticism

should not be treated as personal grudge: The Chief Minister said that

democracy runs on dialogue. There can be criticism in dialogue, but this

criticism should not be mistaken for personal grudges. When we work with a

unified mindset, meaningful results always emerge. CM Yogi said that journalism

is a mirror of society. Society understands society's issues from the

perspective from which journalism presents them. To remain a symbol of public

trust, journalism must maintain a unified view of right and wrong. Journalism

should not have two opinions on any issue, because this attitude undermines

public trust.

This

year is very important for Hindi journalism: The Chief Minister said that

journalism has strengthened Indian democracy even in adverse circumstances. The

Chief Minister said that this year is very important for Hindi journalism

because 200 years ago, Hindi journalism started in Kolkata on 30 May 1826. On

30 May 1826, Jugul Kishore Shukla launched the first Hindi newspaper, Udant

Martand. When he started the newspaper, the country was under slavery. He used

journalism as a medium to amplify the voice of the country's independence. For

200 years, the glorious journey of journalism has been moving forward without

stopping, without getting tired, without wavering.

Correct

facts build strong public trust: The Chief Minister said that when journalism

joins the voice of the common man and presents the correct facts to the public,

a strong public trust is built. Journalism that embodies public trust cannot be

shaken by any force in the world. Journalism has always achieved its goals by

treading difficult paths. CM Yogi also mentioned Mahatma Gandhi, Bal Gangadhar

Tilak, Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee using journalism as a

medium for the freedom movement and service to the nation. He also pointed out

that Bal Gangadhar Tilak, through journalism, instilled the slogan Swaraj

is my birthright in the public consciousness from Lucknow in 1916. In

2017, following the centenary of this slogan, various programs were organized

by the state government.

The

challenge of disruptive forces is always before journalism: The Chief Minister

said that the foundation of Indian journalism has been inspired by our

Upanishads. This inspiration comes from the Upanishads' maxim Satyameva

Jayate. He added that journalism has always faced the challenge of

disruptive forces in society. These forces have been impeding journalistic

freedom. Undeterred by these obstacles, we must continue to advance journalism

because our journalism is based on the values of the Upanishads, which embody

the belief that truth is certain to triumph.

Zero

tolerance policy against crime and corruption continues: The Chief Minister

said that the government has continued its policy of zero tolerance towards

crime and criminals, corruption and corrupt individuals. Every segment of

society is benefiting from public welfare schemes. He added that the government

has also launched various housing schemes for journalists. Accredited

journalists are being provided with cashless medical facilities.

3

crore population depends on Gorakhpur: The Chief Minister said that today, a

population of three crore people depends on the Gorakhpur metropolis for

education, business, and employment. A large population from eastern Uttar

Pradesh, western Bihar, and Nepal also depends on Gorakhpur. He said that the

direction of journalism in Gorakhpur should foster a sense of patriotism among

the people. Journalism should be strongly promoted with the aim of achieving

the goal of a self-reliant India and advancing the concept of a developed

India. If we can achieve this, it will be extremely important. He said that the

Gorakhpur Journalists Press Club was established in 1998. Its members enjoyed

the close association of the then Chief Minister Kalyan Singh. Last year, I

also had the privilege of attending the oath-taking ceremony of the Gorakhpur

Press Club members. SP Tripathi, as President, and Arvind Shukla, as Secretary,

played a key role in the establishment of the Gorakhpur Journalists Press Club.

CM Yogi said that the government has provided a magnificent building to the

Gorakhpur Journalists Press Club, where journalistic work is being carried out

smoothly.

Mayor

Dr. Manglesh Srivastava administered the oath: At the ceremony, Mayor Dr.

Manglesh Shrivastava administered the oath to the new executive officers of the

Gorakhpur Journalists Press Club: President Omkar Dhar Dwivedi, Vice President

Dhanesh Kumar, General Secretary Pankaj Shrivastava, Joint Secretary Mahendra

Gaur, Treasurer Durgesh Yadav, Library Secretary Sanjay Kumar, Executive

Members Manoj Kumar Mishra, Rajneesh Tripathi, and Ajit Singh. Press Club

President Omkar Dhar Dwivedi delivered the welcome address, while Gajendra

Tripathi and Prem Paraya conducted the program.

On

this occasion, MP Ravi Kishan Shukla, Legislative Council member and BJP state

vice president Dr Dharmendra Singh, State Women Commission vice president Charu

Chaudhary, Mahant Ravindra Das of Kalibari, Dainik Jagran local editor Madan

Mohan Singh, Amar Ujala local editor Vineet Saxena, Rashtriya Sahara's Piyush

Banka, Aaj's Akhilesh Chand, Independent Chetna's Anand ji Vaishya and a large

number of journalists participated.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi