PM Modi asks I & B minsitry to withdraw release on fake news
- 6 years ago
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday ordered withdrawal of a controversial press release by the information and broadcasting ministry that said journalists found guilty of writing or broadcasting “fake news” would lose their government accreditation.
The Prime Minister’s order came as information and broadcasting minister Smriti Irani tweeted to say that she was “more than happy” to meet journalists for their suggestions on “fighting fake news”.
The fake news problem will be dealt with by the Press Council of India (PCI), Modi ordered.
The ministry’s press release did not define “fake news” but said complaints would be referred for determination to the Press Council of India (PCI) for violations in print, and to the National Broadcasters Association for violations on TV.
The Prime Minister’s order came as information and broadcasting minister Smriti Irani tweeted to say that she was “more than happy” to meet journalists for their suggestions on “fighting fake news”.
The fake news problem will be dealt with by the Press Council of India (PCI), Modi ordered.
The ministry’s press release did not define “fake news” but said complaints would be referred for determination to the Press Council of India (PCI) for violations in print, and to the National Broadcasters Association for violations on TV.