West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee who had recently interacted with the with journalists claimed that local newspapers can get more ads only if they publish more “positive news” about Bengal government.
She had said this after a local journalist said that their rural newspaper doesn’t get a lot of advertising.
This came in response to a local journalist telling Banerjee that their rural newspaper is not getting enough advertising.
Replying in Bangla, Mamata can be heard saying that she will tell DM personally to give you advertisements only if you happen to publish more positive news about things that the government is doing.
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She further said that the Government doesn’t publicise its good deeds and work using its own machinery.
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CM also asked the local journalist to send a copy of their newspaper to the district magistrate’s office to check whether you are publishing positive or negative news. Only after the assessment she would decide if the media house should gets more ads.
She also suggested local newspapers to hold a meeting to showcase the positive development work undertaken by her government, to receive ads in return.
West Bengal is shown in a negative light continuously, so its very much important for media to cover positive news.
BJP slams Mamata:
BJP’ Amit Malivya shared the video saying that ‘to get Govt to get ads, publish positive news.’
West Bengal CM disrespects National Anthem
Earlier, a complaint was registered against Mamata for disrespecting the National Anthem.
This happened when West Bengal CM While singing the National Anthem did not complete the anthem and sat down midway.
