NBF welcomes SC order protecting Arnab Goswami from arrest, releases statement

News Brocasters Federation (NBF) welcomes decision of Supreme Court to protect NBF President and Republic Media Network’s Editor-in-Chief and Founder Mr. Arnab Goswami from arrest by filing of multifarious complaints by functionaries of Congress Party. NBF also states in its release that it's a clear indication that truth will prevail and faith in judiciary is something we as a body always take pride in. re was an attempt to intimidate Arnab Goswami by filing more than 100 FIR’s and police complaints which haven’t deterred him from performing his duty to his best of knowledge and show will continue to raise issues which concern common man and affect his livelihood.  

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"NBF welcomes Supreme Court of India's decision giving protection to Mr. Arnab Goswami against any coercive actions in bunch of FIRs filed against him very recently, in Congress-ruled states. NBF is also pleased with order that refused to place restraint or restrictions on media, thus upholding Freedom of Expression and press freedom," said Mr. R. Jai Krishna, Secretary-General, News Brocasters Federation said.

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"We wholeheartedly welcome Supreme Court's verdict granting three weeks of interim protection and no coercive action against Arnab Goswami. apex court ruling is a body blow to Congress party's attempt at muzzling freedom of press in general and Republic TV in particular," said Mrs. Riniki B. Sharma, Chair-Person and Managing Director, Pride East Entertainments.

“It’s a great relief to see country’s highest judiciary Supreme Court giving Arnab protection from arrest and its a welcome decision,” said Mr. Shankar B., CEO, Fourth Dimension Media.

"This is a big victory for media and judiciary has once again saved media from being intimidated from politicians or governments. We stand by Arnab and believe will come out stronger after this," said Mr. Sanjive Narain, Founder, Prag News (Assam).

"Any form of physical attack, abuse, or instigation for violence against a journalist should be condemned. Journalists are duty-bound to report on facts without fear. freedom of fourth estate is basic tenet of any democratic society. Goswami’s attackers should be prosecuted as per law and authorities should ensure that goons do not get away," said Mr. Kartikeya Sharma, Founder, iTV Network.

News Brocasters Federation, India’s largest industry association representing combined interests of over 300 TV news channels, discharging essential service of taking news and information to doorsteps of 100 crore Indians, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari and Gandhi Nagar to Guwahati. NBF counts Dighvijay, DY365 News, First India Rajasthan, Gulistan News, IBC24, India News, JK 24X7, Living India News, MH One News, News Live, News Nation, NewsX, North East Live, Odisha TV, Prag News, PuthiyaThalaimurai TV, Republic Bharat, Republic TV, S Newz, TV5, and Twenty Four News among its founding members.

Thank you and Best Regards, 

For News Brocasters Federation

R. Jai Krishna,

Secretary-General

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