Congress MP Pushes for Lifting Covid Restrictions on Journalists in Parliament

Congress MP Manickam Tagore has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, urging the lift of COVID-19 restrictions on journalists covering Parliament. He emphasized that such restrictions hinder journalists' professional duties and limit accurate information flow, urging for full access for accredited reporters.

On Sunday, Congress MP Manickam Tagore took a significant step by writing to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, appealing for the removal of COVID-19 restrictions on journalists covering Parliament proceedings.

In a post on 'X', Tagore shared a copy of his letter dated June 27, stating, 'Wrote to Hon @loksabhaspeaker to lift Covid restrictions on journalists covering Parliament. Established journalists are being restricted in the name of curbs. It's time to restore media access and give them their rightful place.'

In his letter, Tagore pointed out that the restrictions have severely impacted journalists, many of whom have been covering parliamentary sessions for over a decade. He argued that these limitations not only obstruct their professional responsibilities but also impede the flow of accurate information to the public. 'In the interest of preserving the democratic ethos of our nation, it is imperative that all accredited reporters be allowed to cover the proceedings without any hindrance,' Tagore emphasized.

Furthermore, the Congress MP urged Speaker Birla to reconsider the current protocols and grant complete access to accredited journalists. 'Such a move will reinforce our commitment to a free press and ensure that our democracy remains robust and transparent,' Tagore concluded.

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