CHANDIGARH, June 20 -- Punjab Governor and Administrator, UT Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, today held an interactive session with members of the Senior Journalists Forum, Chandigarh, at Punjab Lok Bhavan, Chandigarh.

Welcoming the members of the Forum, the Governor said that journalism has played a vital role in strengthening democracy and shaping public opinion. He emphasized that the power of the pen, coupled with truthfulness, honesty, and objective analysis, has earned journalists immense respect and recognition in society.

Kataria observed that many of the issues debated in Parliament and State Legislatures have historically originated from reports and investigations carried out by journalists. He described the media as an es...