The Editors Guild of India urges Rahul Gandhi to advocate for press freedom in Parliament, citing concerns over the Digital Personal Data Protection Act and Broadcast Services Regulation Bill.
The Editors Guild of India has urged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to advocate for press freedom and the right to information in Parliament, expressing concerns over recent legislative measures, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act and Broadcast Services Regulation Bill, which they claim pose significant threats to press independence. The Guild emphasized the importance of a free press to democracy and highlighted that vague and broad provisions in these laws risk compromising journalistic integrity and freedom of expression.
July 20, 2024
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