Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan emphasised the need for an internal mechanism within the media to rectify misinformation.
Inaugurating the 59th State conference of Kerala Journalists Union (KUWJ) organised in Kannur on Tuesday, he expressed concern over the global media index, where India ranks 167th, highlighting a threat to media freedom nationwide.
He called for introspection on whether hesitancy in media stems from corporators or capitalists. While acknowledging the importance of criticising the government, he stressed the need for media to stand with the people when positive changes were implemented.
