MEDIA SHOULD STRENGTHEN UNITY OF THE NATION – H.D. DEVE GOWDA

Unhappy with the attempts of the political and religious leaders to divide the society‚ the hon’ble former prime minister of India Shri H.D. Deve Gowda urged the print and electronic media professional to try and unite the Indian society through their work. He was delivering valedictory to the students of Asian Academy Of Film & TV. Pointing out to the unique power of the films and television to influence even the illiterate‚ the hon’ble former prime minister said these two media must be used with utmost care.
Sandeep Marwah & Shri. H.D. Deve Gowda
Former prime minister of India Shri H.D. Deve Gowda & Prof. Sandeep Marwah
Shri H.D. Deve Gowda said that all religious prescribe the correct way of life and preach toleident and any competition between them is incorrect and unfair . Commending the outstanding work being done by Asian Academy of Film & TV in the field of media education and training ‚ the hon’ble former prime minister remarked that Prof. Sandeep Marwah indeed deserves national recognition. Speaking on this occassion‚ the former chief election commission of India Dr. GVG Krishnamurty said that it is unethical to play the religious‚ regional‚ cast or language card which tend to divide the society ‚ under any pretext. Describing television as a hard taskmaster which does not permit any mistake to be committed by anyone the former secretary‚ ministry of information and broadcasting ‚ Mr. P. Murari who was the guest of honour‚ called upon the television journalist to maintain highest professional integrity and standard . Major General Kailash Chander and Sahara media group’s Dr. Aziz Burney also addressed the gathering.