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    The document discusses the importance of a free press in a democratic society. It states that freedom of speech and expression are fundamental rights in India's constitution and allow the press to inform citizens and question government actions. A free press keeps the people and government aware of each other's views and acts as a bridge between them. However, the press has a responsibility to report objectively and not spread misinformation or engage in unethical practices like defamation.

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    The document discusses the importance of a free press in a democratic society. It states that freedom of speech and expression are fundamental rights in India's constitution and allow the press to inform citizens and question government actions. A free press keeps the people and government aware of each other's views and acts as a bridge between them. However, the press has a responsibility to report objectively and not spread misinformation or engage in unethical practices like defamation.

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    THE FUNCTIONS AND IMPORTANCE OF FREE PRESS

    IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY

    Freedom refers to the state of liberty, or right and privileged to speak and


    act according to one’s own will. Press and media (print, electronic and
    online) are the most important medium of expressing opinion of the people
    in a democratic country that justifies one’s individual right to speech and
    expression, a coveted right enshrined in the Indian constitution and in the
    constitution of other countries on the globe.

    India is a democratic country. The Indian constitution guarantees


    the “freedom of speech and expression”as a fundamental right of every
    citizen of India.

    Freedom of the press and media is very important. A press or news-media


    enjoys greater freedom in a democratic country. It carries with it the
    freedom and responsibility to discuss, question, and challenge actions and
    utterances of government, public and private institutions. Journalists uphold
    the right to speak unpopular opinions and the privilege to agree with the
    majority. Freedom of press belongs to the people. The press and digital
    media work day and night to deliver accurate news at the speed of the light.
    The people of the country are kept informed of what is happening in the
    country. Thus, freedom of press and media is the necessary pre-condition
    to the fulfillment of democratic ideologies.

    The press plays a very positive and constructive role in a democracy. It


    keeps the people informed of the national and international news and
    happenings. It brings to the notice of people the programmes, policies and
    activities of the government. Similarly, it keeps the Government in the know
    of the people’s problems, difficulties, hopes and aspirations. Thus the press
    plays a dual role. It serves as a bridge between the Government on the one
    hand and the people on the other.

    The primary duty of the press is objective reporting of the news and views
    in a calm and dispassionate manner. Sometimes certain newspapers
    indulge in ‘Yellow Journalism.” They give out biased and coloured news.
    Their aim is simply to indulge in sensationalism. Sometimes they also
    spread rumours. They go to the extent of indulging in character
    assassination, mudslinging and blackmailing. These activities are against
    journalistic ethics.

    The press should never shirk from its responsibility. It should always act
    like an impartial judge. It should criticise the Government for its acts of
    omission and commission and pat its back for any worthwhile achievement.
    The press should not be scared of influential people. The press should
    consider it their duty to protect the right of the workers and other
    downtrodden sections of the people.

    While the press should enjoy freedom to perform its role effectively, it
    should not treat such freedom as a licence to defame anybody. It should
    not publish any views or support any movement which violates our
    Constitution or is against the territorial integrity and unity of the country.

    Freedom is important, so is responsibility. In countries like India, the media


    have a responsibility to fight backward ideas such as casteism, corruption
    and communalism, and help the people fight poverty and other social evils.

    Miss Mahek Gupta


    Class VII - C

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