Hyderabad: Governments that ignore journalists or fail to address their issues will face inevitable downfall, warned Telangana Working Journalists Federation founder president and state convener Mamidi Somaiah.
Speaking at the federation’s fourth district conference in Suryapet on January 23, Somaiah said journalists today face uncertain conditions. He noted that many struggle with professional pressure and personal challenges. Therefore, he stressed that journalists serve as a vital bridge between people and the government. He added that governments must support and protect them.
Later, while addressing the gathering at Bhaskar Inn Palace, Somaiah said the federation would continue its fight for journalists’ welfare and safety. He also announced a concrete action plan. The federation will roll it out after completing district- and state-level conferences.
Meanwhile, Palvai Jannaiah chaired the conference. Senior leaders and members from across the state attended the event.
Journalists ignored by governments face consequences: TWJF
In addition, IFWJ national secretary Pulipalupula Ananda demanded mandatory insurance cover for journalists. He also revealed the formation of a new national body. The organisation will work for journalists above 60 years of age.
Similarly, TWJF state co-convener Bandi Vijay Kumar said journalism stands as the fourth pillar of the Constitution. Hence, he said it deserves institutional respect. Newly elected Suryapet district president Palvai Jannaiah shared his experience of 16 years in journalism. He said TWJF remained the only body that consistently fought for journalists’ rights. Therefore, he urged journalists to join and strengthen the federation.
Later in the programme, Somaiah distributed insurance documents to newly elected district committee members.
The newly elected Suryapet district executive included Palvai Jannaiah as president, Musham Hariprasad as general secretary, and Thandrapalli Srinivas as treasurer. Meanwhile, Lingala Sai Goud became president and Nandipati Saidulu secretary of the electronic media wing. Journalists unanimously elected several vice-presidents, joint secretaries, council members, and executive members. As a result, the announcement drew loud applause from the gathering.
