REPORT
National Union of Journalists (India)
Member, International Federation of Journalists(IFJ) Brussels
( 15th’ MAY TO 15th’ JUNE’2020)
NUJ(I) is now active in almost every state of the country and also in all digital platforms. NUJ(I) which strives to preserve and protect the freedom of journalists, we must thank our National President Mr. Ras Bihari and secretary General Mr Prasanna Mohanty for this achievement.
Under the leadership of our President, Mr. Ras Bihari and Secretary General Mr Prasanna Mohanty all members are now able to take an active part in representing the professional interests of journalists.
We thank you IFJ for on time support and guidance.
Repot of NUJ(I) activities from 15th May to 15th June 2020 is as follow :
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May 08,2020 |
The National Union of Journalists India NUJ(I) has welcomed the Madras High Court ruling that powerful politicians and corporates' misuse defamation cases to intimidate the media. The court has said that just a few mistakes in reporting do not give the prosecution the right to be convicted
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May 16,2020 |
NUJ(I) to Honor heroes of the Corona era, constituted selection committee., Union has announced to honor the heroes of the Corona era for the organizations and individuals who have done remarkable work in the Corona period. A seven-member selection committee (Committee formed under the chairmanship of noted journalist and former chairman of Editors Guild of India Mr Alok Mehta), has been formed to select professionals, common people and organizations working as frontline warriors amid the Corona epidemic.
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May 23,2020 |
COVID-19 crisis has impacted newspaper business in India.NUJ(I) has written letter to the Chief Minister of UP, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Jammu & Kashmir, Maharashtra, Assam and Rajasthan for the assistance the media community during the Corona pandemic crisis and help unemployed journalists. |
May 24,2020 |
NUJ(I) Complaint against harassment of media persons during COVID- 19 pandemic.
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May 25,2020 |
NUJ(I) has sent a letter in detail to the President, International Federation of Journalists (IFJ).
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May 30,2020 |
A webinar meeting of National Executive of National Union of Journalists (India) was held at central office New Delhi. A detailed discussion on various issues pertaining to the media was discussed. The focus was on the effect of COVID19 on Media.
Ras Bihari NUJ(I) President preside the meeting, NUJ(I) executive discussed on Proposal for Constitution Amendment of NUJ(I), Appointment of IFJ Coordinator and Organizing Secretary of NUJ(I), NUJ(I) to honour Corona Heroes, Relations with other journalists Unions, Organizational Report – State Units to Report, Zonewise Whatsapp Group – District Presidents and General Secretary to be added.
The executive meeting adopted resolutions on Atrocities on Journalists – COVID 19 , Retrenchment and Cut off in salaries of journalists due to COVID 19 crisis and Demand for special financial package for Small and Medium Newspapers due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Secretary General Prasanna Mohanty voted for thanks.
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June 4,2020 |
The National Union of Journalists (India) demanded the freedom of the press to report without fear and favors should be properly protected.
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June 06,2020 |
West Bengal Governor, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar has assured the National Union of Journalists (India) to ensure press freedom in the state and protect all journalists against coercive and arbitrary actions. He responded to a letter written by NUJ(I) to stop harassment of journalists in the state.
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June 08,2020 |
NUJ(I) demanded financial support for TV5 Journalist Manoj Kumar who died due to Covid 19 in Hyderabad .the NUJ(I) urges the Chief Minister of Telangana to take immediate action to help the deceased family providing financial aid.
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June 10,2020 |
NUJ(I) has written a letter to UP CM regarding fabricated and false cases against the journalists in Fatehpur, Sitapur, Kanpur and some other districts of Uttar Pradesh have also registered cases against journalists. NUJ(I) urges him to withdraw these cases as it feels an attack on democracy.
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Further, We would like to bring to your knowledge that NUJI's state units also helped unemployed journalists due to the Corona epidemic. Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Tamilnadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand state units provided ration and financial support to journalists and are with them on this critical phase of the situation.
letter News
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Dear friends
At the National Executive Committee meeting in Kota, the NUJ(I) had decided to take up some issues concerning the journalists boldly and aggressively. A massive demonstration has been planned in New Delhi during the winter session of Parliament demanding enactment of Journalists Protection Act, Constitution of Media Council, Media Commission, better working conditions for journalists etc.
Meanwhile, we have received
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Another achievement for National Union of Journalists.After facing flak Maharastra Govt withdraws controversial Sedition Circular .NUJ is the first trade union to raise voice against it. In its biennial conference held at Kota of Rajstan recently NUJ made strong plea to withdraw such draconian circular which was totally against
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