CM's National Press Day Greetings

I am glad to know that the Press club of Sikkim is celebrating the National Press Day on 16^th November 2005 with theme media-ethics-fetters of freedom.

National Press Day- 16^th November is symbolic of a free and responsible press in India. On this day Press Council of India started functioning as a moral watchdog to ensure that not only did the press maintain the high standards expected from this powerful medium but also that it was not fettered by the influence or threats of any extraneous factors.

Press Club of Sikkim though only three years old, has made significant contributions in maintaining professional ethics in journalism which is commendable.

I extend my best Wishes and greetings to the members of Press fraternity on this happy occasion of National Press Day.

                                                                                 Pawan Chamling

                                                                             Chief Minister, Sikkim