Our Correspondent
Imphal, Jan. 6 (EMN): The 43rd foundation day of Manipur Press Club (MPC) was held under the aegis of All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU) at its premises located at Majorkhul in Imphal.
Assembly Speaker Yumnam Khemchand Singh, Forest & Environment Minister Thounaojam Shyamkumar, President Wangkhemcha Shamjai of AMWJU attended the function as chief guest, guest of honour and president.
Speaking during the occasion Khemchand spoke about the grievances faced by the journalists in the state. He asked Minister Shyamkumar to keep reminded in the cabinet meetings the plight of journalists and to meet their demands. He said that journalists have a big role in bringing good governance in the state and for electing a good member. He appealed to the media persons to take seriously the electoral behaviour of the state and change the present trend of election system to make Manipur a better state as the Election Commission monitor the election expenditure minutely but not the huge sum that has been expended outside the state.
Thounaojam Shyamkumar called the media the eye and ears and the strength of the government. The country and particularly Manipur will develop when the media is strong enough to report the truth only. He advised the journalists to find the flaws of the government without any bias so as to enable the government to work efficiently for the welfare of the people of the state.
