Kerala safe for independent journalism, says Riyas
He was speaking after presenting the Theruvath Raman Memorial Journalism Excellence Award instituted by the Calicut Press Club for the best editorial to senior journalist V.M. Ibrahim here on Monday.
Mr. Riyas said the country was currently witnessing a strange situation where even the National Investigation Agency was found to have been a weapon in the hands of a few to suppress media freedom and advocacy. He pointed out that Kerala, however, had emerged as a model with its proactive approach to constructive criticism by the media.
Mr. Riyas also distributed the newly designed identity cards prepared by the press club for journalists. Press Club president E.P. Mohammed and secretary P.K. Sajith were present.
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