Indus Valley Times

‘Mission of politician, journalists is social wellbeing’

By Akshya Patnaik

Keonjhar, May 6: Politicians always try to inculcate good relationship with journalists. The aim of politicians and journalists is one – social service.

Journalists perform their duties on a mission. They never look for their own comforts but take pains bring cheers on the face of the needy and destitute.

“In order to build a greater nation, the journalists and politicians must work together. Political institutions and media organizations should work towards achieving excellences in their respective fields so that rapid progress can be achieved,” the minister said while addressing the 5^th Annual Executive Body Conference of the Odisha Union of Journaists (OUJ) and 35^th Annual Convention of Keonjhar District Union of Journalists here at Utsav Palace.

Stating that institutional excellence is the dire need of the hour, the minister called upon the journalists to perform to the best of the capability.

Mr Behera assured the journalists to take steps towards facilitating various welfare measures for the journalists.

On the demand for completion of enumeration of journalists and extending insurance cover for journalists, the minister said he would take up the matter with the information and public relations minister Pratap Jena.

“I will take up all your demands with the information and public relations department as your representative. I will try to ensure that at least your genuine demands are met,” said the minister.

The meeting was presided over by OUJ president Prasanna Mohanty.

OUJ general secretary Ashok Nanda, OUJ Keonjhar district president Kehtrabasi Mahakuda and other office-bearers were present on the occasion.

The minister felicitated some persons for their contributions to the society.