Regarding Statements on "The Wire-Meta"
story by various Press Organizations
National Union of Journalists slams press organisations for defending
Regarding Statements on "The Wire-Meta"
story by various Press Organizations
New Delhi, November 03, 2022:- The National Union of Journalists (India) with the concern and a sense of agony that the several statements issued by certain press associations and guilds on the developing ‘The Wire-Meta’ story. The NUJ(I) represents Press fraternity of India, it is as much our bounded duty to strive to maintain the freedom of the press as it is our duty to be vigilant against fraudulent and fake news reporting. It is in this regard that the timing of statements issued by certain press associations and guilds has disturbed our conscience.If the various press organizations and the guilds had been prompt in condemning ‘The Wire’ reports, which were based on forged and fabricated documents, then their statements after the Delhi Police enquiry would have carried an imprint of fairness. It is pertinent to reiterate that in addition to the forgery and fabrication of documents, The Wire’s reports are also a classic example of lack of journalistic diligence and a willful abdication of responsibility.
However, the fact is that these press associations and guilds maintained a studied silence in the face of undeniable forgery that formed the core of The Wire reports. In contrast, their promptness in issuing a statement against the police enquiry, that seeks to trace the genesis of the forgery, makes these associations and guilds seem like a partisan player.
It would bode well for all responsible press organizations and guilds to collectively exercise restraint whilst seeking to interfere in the present case, which noticeably lays on a shaky edifice of fraud and fabrication. As journalistic organizations, it is our primary responsibility to ensure that the truth, for whatever purpose, must not be suppressed. Premature endorsements will not only prejudice investigations that seek to unearth the veracity of news reports, but set a grave precedent that will imperil journalistic ethics and transparency. In a case where ‘The Wire’ has itself demanded an investigation by leveling allegations of forgery against its own team member, as responsible press organizations and guilds our stand cannot be partisan.The freedom of the press is sacrosanct and all attempts must be made to resist any move to muzzle the press. However, those who are serial fake news peddlers should not be given the leeway to utilize the card of freedom of press to escape the consequences of their deliberate actions over months and years. The NUJ(I) call the law enforcement authorities to undertake a swift enquiry and unearth the entire sequence of fraud and forgery in ‘The Wire-Meta story’ and bring the true facts in the public domain. We also call upon the members of our fraternity to apply the same standards upon ourselves that we seek to impose on others.
Ras Bihari
President
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New Delhi: October 25: The National Union of Journalists (India) today welcomed the Government decision to accept the recommendations of the Justice Majithia Wage Boards on the emoluments of working journalists and non-journalists in the newspapers and news agencies. In a statement, issued in New Delhi today, the NUJ (I) president Prajnananda Ch...oudhury and Secretary General Ras Bihari said they welcome
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NATIONAL UNION OF JOURNALISTS (INDIA) PRESIDENT SHRI PRAGYANANAD CHAUDHURI (Special Correspondent, Anand Bazar Patrika, Kolkata.) 244/1, B.B.Chatterjee Road, Calcutta: 7000 42 Res.:033-24423408, Off: 033-2374880, 22378000 Mb: 09831159968 Email: Prajnananda.Chaudhuri@abp.in SECRETARY GENERAL SHRI RAS BIHARI (Metro Editor, Naidunia, Delhi.) S-612-B, School
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A law to protect journos is must With rapid expansion of media, pressure on mediapersons too is burgeoning day-by-day. Daily astonishing exposes of corruption and wrongdoings of influential people have escalated the frequency of attacks on journalists by politicians, administrative authorities, police and mafia groups. In fact, mediapersons have been on the target of these forces for long and they skip
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New Delhi, Nov 11.Government today issued the notification for implementation of Majithia Wage Boards‘ recommendations for increase in the salaries and allowances of journalists and non-journalists of newspapers and news agencies. "The Ministry has notified Wage Boards recommendations," a senior Labour ministry official said. The Union Cabinet had on October 25 approved the recommendations which will benefit more than 40,000 employees. The revised wages will be applicable with effect