JAMMU, Nov. 16 -- On the occasion of National Press Day, BJP spokesperson Balbir Ram Rattan highlighted the crucial role of the media in strengthening democracy, emphasizing that the "fourth pillar" remains incomplete unless it truly reflects the voice of the people.
Rattan said that democracy draws its strength not merely from elections, institutions, or policy-making, but from the active participation of citizens. He noted that the media serves as the most powerful medium for this participation, as it brings citizens' issues, aspirations, and challenges before the government, administration, and society at large.
He observed that the modern era, marked by rapid developments in information and technology, places greater responsibility on...