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Censorship no answer, but media must be responsible: PM
Updated On: 16 November, 2012 02:07 PM IST | | Agencies
Underlining his commitment to freedom of the press, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday said censorship was not the answer but journalists must curb sensationalism and ensure that objectivity is promoted.
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In a message on National Press Day, the prime minister ruled out restrictions on the media, but warned against the perils of irresponsible journalism.
"As a country, we believe in complete independence of the media from external control," he said. However, he also added: "It is true that sometimes irresponsible journalism can have serious consequences for social harmony and public order, which the public authorities have an obligation to maintain, but censorship is no answer."
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