Kohima, March 16 (DIPR): Appreciating the role of the media for the commendable services to the people, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio commented that it is heartening to witness the positive growth and improvement of the Fourth Estate in the past decade. He said this in the proceeding of the First Session of the 12th House of Nagaland Legislative Assembly.
Presenting the statement of Vote-on-Account for the year 2013-14, in the floor of the House on 16th March 2013, Rio reminded that good Governance is possible only if the pillars of democracy are on strong footing and observed positive and constructive media as a driving force behind the delivery mechanism of the other three organs. The leader of the House opined that the media must be allowed to function in an environment that allows freedom of expression and free speech, without any hindrance. He congratulated the media on the floor of the House for the positive role it has played during the recently held elections, stating that media has carried out their roles with utmost responsibility and also for the elaborate coverage of all important events especially assembly elections. Rio was optimistic that the media would continue to play a proactive role, highlighting not only governance deficits, but also the Government’s initiatives and welfare programmes.
