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DIMAPUR, FEBRUARY 21
The Nagaland Press Association (NPA) and Editors of some newspapers based in Nagaland have expressed deep concern with the developing situation in which an organization has taken an unexpected stand in publicly expressing their resentment against a section of the Nagaland media.
“This is limiting and curtailing its ability to freely uphold and exercise the freedom of the press,” a press release from NPA said.
“While objective criticism of media is appreciated and healthy for democracy, the questioning of the media without providing an opportunity for dialogue is itself an unhealthy trend,” the statement said, while adding, “Therefore, while we are saddened with this quandary, we remain hopeful that all outstanding issues are resolved in a democratic, fair and constructive manner through dialogue and mutual respect”.
The NPA statement then said, “It is also our sincere desire to see that the Government of Nagaland, civil society organizations, the public and the media contribute towards creating an open and safe environment where the right to the freedom of the press is respected and upheld with a sense of responsibility and accountability”.
The statement then expressed that the Nagaland media “welcomes” any objective criticism and inclination to discuss any issue of importance so that media can serve society in its role.
