PM Modi says freedom of media is vital for democracy

On the World Press Freedom Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed unwavering support to the freedom of the media, saying it is essential in democracy.

"World Press Freedom Day is a day to reiterate our unwavering support towards a free & vibrant press, which is vital in a democracy," he said in a tweet.

World Press Freedom Day is a day to reiterate our unwavering support towards a free & vibrant press, which is vital in a democracy.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 3, 2017

"In today's day & age, social media has emerged as an active medium of engagement & has added more vigour to press freedom," the prime minister said.

In today's day & age, social media has emerged as an active medium of engagement & has added more vigour to press freedom.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 3, 2017

World Press Freedom Day is observed to celebrate fundamental principles of press freedom.