"In a vibrant democracy such as ours, which revels in free enquiry and quest for answers, this (media industry) is a significant calling. But there is need for caution while executing this responsibility. A spirit of inquiry must not morph into a campaign of calumny. A witch hunt is no substitute for investigative journalism. And personal prejudices must not replace the public good," he said
The prime minister reiterated the UPA government's commitment to "fostering a free, pluralistic and independent media" and to provide people knowledge and information "so as to equip them to respond to social, economic and technological challenges."
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