FREEDOM OF PRESS.

Press is call the fourth pillar of any democratic country which mean that it’s a fourth power of a country. Even a dictator cannot neglect the power press has, since every political ideology demands propaganda and publicity which only press can provide.

Democracy demands much more than mere propaganda and information’s but also analyses them and its possible solutions. It does not remain a mouth piece of the prevailing government but a staunch supporter of people’s cause.

As a newspaper keep the people informs about the government policies and incidents taking place all over the world. So does it inform the government of people problems, desire and grievance. Thus, Press plays a dual role in the society. Having a great responsibility of fulfill, the press should have strong ideology. It must aim at truth and nothing else. False and superficial journalism, only tarnishes the image of press humors should always be avoided but unfortunately, but some of the newspaper take to yellow journalism for petty benefits. They publish Rumors, vulgar and cooked up reports just to enhance their sale. Some indulge in spreading sectarian and communal feelings. The press should always keep in mind its communal feeling and capability to fight against any social evil. Otherwise press will become just another vulgar medium to be exploited by the political authorities.

The freedom of speech in most important if it has to take active part in struggle against the evil. If press became just a tool in the hands of the government then what else can it do except propagating and harping on the government policies. Unless the press enjoys freedom, then how come it becomes the defender and supporter of the rights and liberties of the citizens.

But freedom of press can be useful only when press is fully aware of its reason ability and duties. Every freedom has its discipline and without this discipline which may be called ideology use its freedom for the interest of people and not just for monetary benefits.