Govt. to have a relook on media curbs at Secretariat
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has announced that the government will review a 2018 circular that restricted media access at the Secretariat. He also addressed concerns regarding the Enforcement Directorate's investigation into the CMRL, stating the government will allow the legal process to proceed.
Why it matters
The review of media restrictions is a key indicator of the new administration's stance on transparency and press freedom.
Amid accusations of restrictions imposed for mediapersons at the Secretariat, Chief Minister V.D.Satheesan said on Wednesday that the State government will need to take a relook at a 2018 circular during the tenure of the previous government which had led to the restrictions.
The report balances the government's stated intent to review policies with the context of ongoing legal and political investigations.
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