Media Monitoring Initiative Not an Attack on Press Freedom: Maharashtra Government to Mumbai Press Club
The Maharashtra government on Sunday categorically rejected the Mumbai Press Club's characterisation of its media monitoring initiative as a "regime of surveillance" or an attack on press freedom.
Mumbai, March 9: The Maharashtra government on Sunday categorically rejected the Mumbai Press Club's characterisation of its media monitoring initiative as a "regime of surveillance" or an attack on press freedom. The government in its response to the Mumbai Press Club슬롯사이트™s statement has clarified that this initiative is neither about monitoring journalists nor suppressing criticism, but about systematically identifying and correcting misinformation that undermines public understanding.
The government said that the media monitoring centre would analyse news content, not journalists. Its purpose is to identify factual inaccuracies about government activities, not to monitor personal communications or target media houses. 슬롯사이트œWhen we refer to "negative" reporting, we mean content that is factually incorrect, misleading, or intentionally distorted. Constructive criticism based on facts will never be categorised as negative. Our classification system has clear guidelines based on verifiable facts, not subjective interpretation. Also, the information, constructive criticism based on facts, will be carried out to the government as before,슬롯사이트� said the government in a release. Should United States Quit NATO? Elon Musk Says It 'Doesn't Make Sense for America To Pay for Defense of Europe', His Post Goes Viral.
Elaborating its role in correcting misinformation, the government said: 슬롯사이트œWhen false claims circulate about government programs, it is our responsibility to provide accurate information to citizens. This initiative creates a mechanism for timely clarification, not for controlling narrative.슬롯사이트� Unlike the previous Fact Checking Unit (FCU) proposal, the initiative operates within constitutional boundaries with clear procedural guidelines. 슬롯사이트œWe have structured this initiative to respect freedom of expression while combating misinformation, learning from previous judicial rulings,슬롯사이트� said the government.
It further added: 슬롯사이트œWe regularly prepare detailed responses to correct factual inaccuracies in media reports, yet many outlets simply ignore these corrections. This initiative formalises our existing efforts to ensure accurate information reaches the public, regardless of media outlets' willingness to publish corrections.슬롯사이트� According to the government, the media monitoring centre will operate openly, with findings published for public scrutiny while reaffirming its commitment to press freedom and recognising the vital role journalists play in our democracy. Ladki Bahin Yojana Update: Maharashtra To Disqualify Women Beneficiaries Owning Cars From Scheme.
슬롯사이트œWe welcome engagement with media organisations to improve this initiative and address concerns. This initiative serves the public interest by ensuring citizens receive accurate information about government activities, especially when misinformation could cause harm. We remain committed to upholding democratic values while fostering a well-informed citizenry,슬롯사이트� said the government in a release.
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