NEW DELHI: Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on Sunday described fake news as dangerous to the democracy, and said the Government is considering to take stringent legal measures in this regard.
On the occasion of Narada Jayanti, Javadekar expressed these views in a webinar of National Union of Journalists India (NUJ-I), and released a report on fake news prepared by the organization. The Minister said that fake news is being spread by a particular section to deny the success of the Government in the campaign against Corona.
“This type of news is very dangerous for the democracy. To reveal their truth, the report prepared about fake news is highly appreciated. The Ministry will study all its aspects,” he said. He said that recently the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has also developed a mechanism to check facts. (AGENCIES)
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