Pen mightier than any weapon: Ex-MP Vijay Sankeshwar
Former MP Vijay Sankeshwar addressed the Dharwad District Union of Working Journalists, emphasizing the power of journalism in shaping national development. The event also included the distribution of awards to local journalists and the announcement of new health benefits.
Why it matters
It highlights the evolving role of media in the digital age and the ongoing efforts to support the welfare of working journalists.
“At a time when discussions about arms and ammunitions were underway in the wake of war, one should remember that a pen in the hand of a journalist is the most effective weapon to initiate either development or destruction,” former member of Parliament and industrialist Vijay Sankeshwar has said.
He was speaking at the annual ‘Media Day and Award Ceremony’ of Dharwad District Union of Working Journalists (DDUWJ) at Karnatak Chamber of Commerce and Industry auditorium in Hubballi on July 26.
Mr. Vijay Sankeshwar said that journalists had the responsibility of shaping the future of the country, and they should throw light on building a prosperous ‘Bharat’, and the life of future generations.
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