Dharmendra Jha, former president of the Federation of Nepali Journalists, commented that if one cannot follow the minimum values and norms while doing journalism, one is like a suspect in custody.
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What kind of language should be used in journalism - polite or aggressive? This question has been raised in many places recently. There have been many incidents where guests who came for interviews got up and left because of the aggressive style. Is that part of the religion of journalism?
A similar question was raised among the leaders of the journalism sector at the 'Baglung Media Fair 2082' on Saturday. When journalist Bhasha Sharma raised this question, former president of the Federation of Nepali Journalists Dharmendra Jha said that aggressive style does not fall within the religion of journalism.
Jha said that it is not the religion of journalists to ask questions in an aggressive style and force guests to answer. He also said that such journalism will not last long. He argued that some journalists who adopted an aggressive style have left the profession. 'Many friends who presented themselves in an aggressive manner soon left the profession and went elsewhere,' Jha said, 'Those who write aggressive content are found lively.' He pointed out that the writing style should be sharper.
He said that journalists from the older generation to the youth can work hard on content and give a sharp presentation. Jha also commented that if they cannot follow the minimum values and norms while doing journalism, they will be like a suspect in custody. ‘The basis of democracy is press freedom, a journalist who wants a free press cannot become aggressive,’ Jha said, ‘Weaknesses can be written about with pleasure by doing investigative journalism.’ He suggested becoming a journalist who writes in a decent and intellectual manner.
Journalist Yubaraj Kandel said that the topic raised should be taken into account rather than the style. ‘If there is corruption, irregularities, some tough questions must be asked to them,’ Kandel said, ‘When you ask ordinary questions, they will be the ones to beat up the journalist.’ He also said that ordinary news cannot bring good governance in the country, and corruption will flourish.
Kandel claimed that the style adopted in ‘Sidha Kura’, which he runs, is his originality. ‘My media is about asking questions directly, this is the style I and today’s youth want,’ Kandel said, ‘Questions and answers are needed firmly.’ He shared his experience that it is impossible to reach the truth without asking some questions directly.
Another journalist, Shubha Shankar Kandel, said that journalists should seek the truth rather than being aggressive and soft. He said that what is found when searching for the truth will be the same no matter what style is presented. He reminded us that we should not forget the principles of journalism. The Kandel duo came to Kathmandu from Baglung after doing journalism.
The fair featured topics such as ‘From Gidde Press to AI’, ‘Baglung’s Development: Agricultural Enterprise or Tourism?’, ‘Press and Freedom of Expression, Right or Responsibility?’ ‘New Media, Name and Price’, ‘Mofasal Media in a Strong or in Crisis?’ ‘Mother’s Birthplace’, ‘Confusion or Experience: Where is the Local Government?’, ‘Marginal Voice in the Media’ and ‘What Will the Journalists’ Federation Do Now?’ How to make it?’ There was an in-depth discussion on topics like.
Live painting, photo exhibition and traditional media materials were displayed at the fair. In addition, a school-level poster writing competition was held and prizes were given to students, said Federation President Ram Thapa.
