SRINAGAR: On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, Chief Omar Abdullah emphasised the importance of safeguarding press freedom.
On #WorldPressFreedomDay, we honour the courage and commitment of journalists who speak truth to power. A free press is the cornerstone of a vibrant democracy — we must protect it, not just in words, but in action. pic.twitter.com/lRorveqX74
— Office of Chief Minister, J&K (@CM_JnK) May 3, 2025
Taking to social media platform X, Omar wrote, “On #WorldPressFreedomDay, we honour the courage and commitment of journalists who speak truth to power.”
“A free press is the cornerstone of a vibrant democracy — we must protect it, not just in words, but in action,” he said.
World Press Freedom Day is observed globally on May 3 to highlight the role of the media and the threats it faces.
