Sri Vijaya Puram, November 15: Lieutenant Governor Dr. Dinesh Sharma, in a message on National Press Day 2026, called upon journalists in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to uphold the ideals of integrity, impartiality, independence and public interest, and extended his congratulations and best wishes to journalists, editors, correspondents, photographers and others associated with the media.
He said this year’s theme prescribed by the Press Council of India, “Journalism: Populist or Responsible”, provided an opportunity to reflect on the role and responsibilities of journalism today. Free, impartial and responsible journalism is the cornerstone of a strong democracy, he said, adding that with information spreading very rapidly in the digital era, ensuring the authenticity of news, avoiding misleading information and upholding social harmony, national unity and constitutional values were important responsibilities of the media.
The Lieutenant Governor appreciated journalists of the local print, electronic and digital media for highlighting public issues, the developmental needs of the Islands and the expectations of citizens. He expressed confidence that the media would continue to play a positive and constructive role in nation-building and in the overall development of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
