Shillong, Feb. 2 -- The Meghalaya Editors' and Publishers' Association (MEPA) and the Shillong Press Club (SPC) has demanded the Voice of the People Party (VPP) president Ardent Miller Basaiawmoit to tender his apology within five days for defaming two news channels - t7 and Batesi TV and endangering the safety and security of media persons associated with them.
"(We) strongly condemn the remarks you make during a public meeting held at Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills District on January 15, 2025. In your speech, you publicly defamed two leading media houses in Meghalaya - t7 and Batesi TV - thereby endangering the safety and security of media persons associated with these organisations," SPC President Deimaia Siangshai and MEPA Vice-Presid...