Srinagar, May 22 (JKNS): Former Chief Minister and PDP President Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday expressed serious concern over the ongoing suspension of government advertisements to newspapers in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that the move has pushed print journalism in the Valley into complete disarray.
In a post on X as per news agency JKNS wrote, Mehbooba Mufti said, “Suspension of government advertisements vital for both small and leading publications has thrown print journalism into complete disarray across the Valley. It’s only further deepened the crisis in the local media ecosystem depriving hundreds of families who rely on it for their livelihood.”
She appealed to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to intervene and take cognisance of the crisis that has adversely impacted both media professionals and press institutions. “Request @CM_JnK to take cognisance of this issue,” she wrote.
Local media bodies have echoed similar concerns, calling for immediate restoration of government advertisements to ensure the survival of free and fair journalism in the region. (JKNS)
