Bengaluru, 3 Sept

Karnataka Media Academy, in collaboration with the Department of Information and Publicity, organised a seminar titled ‘Misinformation: How it Affects Social Justice’ at the Karnataka Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi, Sheshadripuram, on Tuesday. The event drew media professionals, journalism students, and esteemed dignitaries, addressing the rising concern of fake news and its implications on social justice.

The seminar was inaugurated by Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, who emphasised the dangers of organised misinformation in today’s world. “There is an organised spread of misinformation in the present scenario. Earlier, misinformation was used for propaganda, but now it plays with people's minds, becoming more dangerous and impacting society.” he stated.

Karnataka Media Academy Chairperson Ayesha Khanum expressed her gratitude for the enthusiasm shown by the media fraternity and students alike. Prof. BK Ravi, Chancellor of Koppal University, underscored the importance of truth in journalism. "Society respects journalists because they expect truth from them. Staying on the path of truth is crucial for maintaining this trust," he said.

A panel discussion on the topic followed, moderated by Bansy Kalappa, Political Editor of the New Indian Express. The panel included veteran journalists such as Dinesh Amin Matto, former advisor to the Chief Minister, M Siddaraju, former Chairman of the Karnataka Media Academy, Asha Krishnaswamy, and Ravindra Bhat Ainakayee, Editor of Prajavani. -Salar News