Jammu, July 6: The Jammu Kashmir Journalists Welfare Association (JKJWA), under the leadership of its President Sheikh Shahrukh, on Monday submitted a memorandum to the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, highlighting key concerns of journalists covering the upcoming Legislative Assembly session in Srinagar.
In the memorandum, JKJWA urged the government to make suitable accommodation arrangements for Jammu-based journalists who will travel to Kashmir to report on the Assembly proceedings. The Association emphasized that proper lodging facilities are essential to enable media professionals to discharge their duties efficiently and ensure uninterrupted coverage of the session.
The Association also requested the timely issuance of Legislative Assembly media passes to journalists, stating that any delay in issuing passes hampers smooth access to the Assembly and affects the quality of news coverage.
President Sheikh Shahrukh said that journalists play a crucial role in strengthening democracy by providing accurate and timely information to the public. He urged the government to address these genuine concerns on priority and ensure that all necessary facilities are made available well before the commencement of the Assembly session.
JKJWA expressed confidence that the Deputy Chief Minister would give due consideration to the demands raised in the memorandum and take appropriate steps to facilitate the working conditions of journalists covering the Legislative Assembly.
