India, Feb. 16 -- Journalist Sunil Kawthankar strongly condemned open threats made against journalists during a government-funded cultural program. Speaking out on social media, he said such intimidation, especially from a stage sponsored by the BJP government in Goa, is unacceptable. Kawthankar highlighted the misuse of taxpayer money for cultural events while ordinary citizens struggle with high taxes, electricity, and water bills. He stressed that freedom of the press is vital for a healthy democracy, and any attack on it will be firmly opposed. He also urged authorities to ensure that journalists can report without fear, particularly when exposing wasteful or unjust expenditures. The statement underlines the growing concern over polit...