Journalists from various media houses have been allowed to enter Lokaseva Bhawan (Odisha Secretariat) after being banned by the outgoing Naveen Patnaik-led BJD government for around four years.
Many journalists expressed their happiness over the new BJP government’s decision to allow media inside without restrictions, expressing gratitude for the new government’s efforts to restore media rights.
The new BJP government for removing restrictions citing the Covid pandemic and promoting a more open communication system. The new government’s approach to media rights is seen as a significant step towards democracy.