PM, Sonia launch Rs 60-crore National Media Centre

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New Delhi, Aug 24: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Saturday inaugurated National Media Centre in central Delhi that is well-equipped with modern infrastructure. Speaking at the inauguration of the National Media Centre here, the PM said, "A witch hunt is no substitute for investigative journalism. At the end of day, credibility is media's currency", adding that the spirit of inquiry should not lead to calumny. PM tells Media 'credibility' is currency The Prime Minister also said the exponential growth in India's media sector began during the 1990s, and expressed confidence that the media would not be found wanting in efforts to consolidate India as an inclusive, progressive society. He said the media was among the principal beneficiaries of the wave of economic reforms introduced in the country, and advancements like the internet, the telecom revolution, low-cost broadcasting and social media were inconceivable just two decades ago. Sonia Gandhi says media's watchdog role 'welcome' While speaking at the inauguration of the National Media Centre here, Congress President Sonia Gandhi said that well-intentioned criticism of the policies of the government by the media was welcome, for the media played an important watchdog function. She also said there was need to highlight shortcomings in government policies, and the media needed to be "the government's enemy". "We welcome the watchdog role of the media," she said, adding that it had strengthened democracy. Sonia also said that at times media makes the political establishment 'uncomfortable'. On Mumbai gangrape that spread outrage all across the country yesterday, Sonia said, "I am saddened and pained over the gangrape of a photojournalist in Mumbai." Talking informally to media people after the inauguration, Sonia expressed hope that the Food Security Bill will be passed in the monsoon session of Parliament.

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