•-Whenever there are write ups about backdoor appointments, the government and its departments are always advising the people and the media to confirm the facts before hand. Ironically , the government talks about the right of freedom to express but tells them not to hurl allegations. The truth is without allegations being made public through the media, many scams would go unheard and unnoticed. NPSC has also few days back advised media to confirm the allegations against them first from its office. Who vested such power to the NPSC to teach media about their ethics? Authorities in power should not try to dictate the media to tune in to their music.
If somebody has made unfounded allegations then the aggrieved party can take that person to task. Leave alone the media in this. Media is only a vehicle that carries the opinions of the people. Of course, media can be answerable if it cannot furnish details of the one who has falsely accused somebody.
For us common man, we look upon media as our strongest tool to fight corruption, discrimination, nepotism and most of all exposing the corrupt officials. Through media, we hope to raise our genuine voices and get our due share as per our capabilities.
If somebody has made unfounded allegations then the aggrieved party can take that person to task. Leave alone the media in this. Media is only a vehicle that carries the opinions of the people. Of course, media can be answerable if it cannot furnish details of the one who has falsely accused somebody.
For us common man, we look upon media as our strongest tool to fight corruption, discrimination, nepotism and most of all exposing the corrupt officials. Through media, we hope to raise our genuine voices and get our due share as per our capabilities.
Akok Longchar, Dimapur
