Journalists should not be a burden to society, they should become rulers

Madikeri, Nov. 25: Journalists should not be a burden to society, they should become rulers, said Karnataka State Working Journalists Association Vice President H.B. Madan Gowda.

He was speaking after inaugurating the oath-taking ceremony of the new management board of the Kodagu District Working Journalists Association for the year 2025-28 at the city's Kodava Society Hall and administering the oath. The Karnataka State Working Journalists Association is on the verge of its centenary. With a long history of 94 years, the efforts of the dignitaries, founded by D.V. Gundappa, have been immense in the growth of the association. It has been recognized as a strong organization comprising journalists in all 31 districts of the state, all taluks and hobli levels. Along with this, the association is also working to address the problems of journalists in Karnataka. He recalled that the Sangh was established before independence and Indira Gandhi had come to the central office.

Due to the rush of journalism and the boom of social media, people are doubting the veracity of the news. Traditional media should act responsibly and maintain their commitment. He emphasized that journalists should do the work of upholding the dignity and respect of the profession. The Sangh is trying to draw the government's attention to the fact that health insurance should be available to all journalists. He is confident that this scheme will be announced in the next budget. He said that the Sangh is the reason why the monthly salary of journalists has now reached 15 thousand, which was 3 thousand.

Shakti Daily Editor-in-Chief G. Rajendra, who participated as the main speaker, said that it is a good development that the youth group is embracing social concerns. Journalists should have a sensitive mind to analyze right and wrong. Journalists are not stagnant water. They are a flowing river. He advised that journalists should work with commitment and challenge amidst the events happening moment by moment. It is a good development that the district is coming together without politics. The responsibility of maintaining balance in the system lies with journalists. To alert the people. It is the duty of journalists to attract the attention of the administration through social interest reports. Amidst the challenges, rural 4 to page six (from the first page)

Journalists are working. Journalists should work as a bridge between the people and the government. Solutions can be found for the problems of journalists who are organized. The association system is also conducive to relaxation. There is also a need for introspection through exchange of opinions. He called on journalists under pressure to maintain their mental and physical health through meditation and yoga.

State Vice President of the Working Journalists Association Ajjamada Ramesh Kuttappa said that it is commendable that a team of young journalists is taking the helm of the association. The office bearers of the association should work in a way that justice is done to the post. They should work based on the subject and not on the person.

Guarantee Scheme Implementation Committee District President Teethira Dharmaja Uthappa said that the journalists of Kodagu have instilled discipline and commitment. If the executive, judiciary and legislative branches are to move in the right direction, the responsibility of the press sector is at a great level.

Running a news media is not an easy task. Journalists are still in trouble. He praised that journalists are helping a great deal in solving the problems of the district.

Savita Rai, immediate past president of the Kodagu District Working Journalists Association and state committee member, said that she is confident that the new management board will function well. During the 2018 natural disaster, a total of Rs. 5 lakh was provided to the journalists of the district who were in trouble through the state association. The association has grown immensely. She said that it should be continued.

New president Bacharaniyand Anu Kariappa presided over the meeting and said that the association is planning to organize a program every month. There is a plan to provide health insurance for all members.

At the same time, the nameplate of the new management board and the logo of the Journalists' Cultural Forum were unveiled by the dignitaries and the function was launched.

Taluk Presidents of the Working Journalists' Association M.N. Chandramohan, Rejith Kumar Guhya, Sannuvanda Kishore Nachappa, Vishwa Kumbur, and Kodagu Press Club President Bollajira Ayyappa were present at the program.

Member of the association Channanayaka prayed, Secretary Mallikarjun welcomed, General Secretary H.J. Rakesh narrated, and Vice President Vanitha Chandramohan proposed a vote of thanks.

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