Pen mightier than any weapon: Ex-MP Vijay Sankeshwar
Former member of Parliament and industrialist Vijay Sankeshwar said that journalists had the responsibility of shaping the future of the country, and they should throw light on building a prosperous ‘Bharat’
Former Member of Parliament and industrialist Vijay Sankeshwar emphasized the power of a journalist's pen over any weapon during a recent event. Speaking at the annual 'Media Day and Award Ceremony' of Dharwad District Union of Working Journalists (DDUWJ) in Hubballi, Sankeshwar highlighted the crucial role journalists play in shaping the future of the nation.
He urged journalists to focus on building a prosperous 'Bharat' and addressing the needs of future generations. Acknowledging the shift towards digital media and television, Sankeshwar suggested conducting studies to understand readers' interests and adapting content accordingly. At the event, health cards were announced for journalists and their families to access treatment at KLE Society's JGM Medical College and Hospital in Hubballi.
Award recipients included Senior journalist and writer Ganesh Joshi, who received a lifetime achievement award, and 13 other journalists honored for their outstanding contributions in various categories. The event was presided over by DDUWJ President Bandu Kulkarni, who discussed the initiatives undertaken by the journalists' union.
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