State Election Commissioner of Kerala, A. Shajahan, called upon professionals to actively participate in the sphere of local governance to strengthen the democratic process. He was inaugurating a workshop on Local Body Elections organised by the Regional News Unit of Akashvani Thiruvananthapuram.

 

 

Emphasizing the importance of responsible journalism, Shri Shajahan urged that greater focus should be given to news rather than views, highlighting that Akashvani News continues to enjoy public trust for its reliability and integrity.

During the event, Shri Shajahan released the Media Handbook of the State Election Commission, presenting a copy to V. Palanichami, Additional Director General, Press Information Bureau.

 

 

Lemi G. Nair, Head of Regional News Unit,  M. Smithy, Assistant Director News,  A.G. Baiju Head of Office,  P.A. Biju, Head of Programmes,  B. Anila, News Editor  also addressed the gathering.

 

 

A detailed session on the procedures and code of conduct for Local Body Elections was conducted by B.S. Prakash, Secretary, State Election Commission.