Resolution adopted in the concluding session
of
National Convention Against Assault on
Journalists
September 22-23, 2018
Constitution Club of India, New Delhi
This convention that pooled in journalists from all over the country
has amply made it clear that journalists who are writing against anti-people
policies of the State are in grave danger today. Such journalists have been
murdered, assaulted and oppressed in myriad ways by the State machinery. The
situation remains same irrespective of which political party is in power. The
unholy nexus of politicians, mafia and police has made it much difficult for
journalists working in small towns, suburban areas and remote villages to
perform their job.
It is to be noted that almost each and every organisation that claims
to protect the interest of journalists has become dormant. Their concerns have
changed fundamentally. If a journalists complaints of any oppression in his
organisation, nothing comes out of it neither he gets any support from the
fraternity. In this backdrop, the House deperately feels need for an
organisation that not only raises voice against of journalists but also keeps
alive democratic tradition of questioning. This organisation will have the
mandate to build a consensus against incidents of assault on journalists
working in various states and languages.
Continuing this initiative, this Convention holds the Organizing
Committee responsible for attempting all possible ways to expand its base.
Geographical, linguistic and gender representation must be kept in mind during the
expansion process. The expanded committee would collect and document incidents
of assault and relevant issues. It should also bear the responsibility of
developing an eco-system to propose strategies and plan interventions based
upon identified cases and issues.
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