Press Club of Ladakh has taken a strong note of the reports about BJP leaders allegedly offering packet full of cash to the journalists.
In a statement here a spokesman of the club said: “We would like to clarify few things in reference to the letter being circulated widely on the social media about senior BJP leaders allegedly trying to influence media fraternity of Leh by offering a packet full of cash.
We, the media of Leh, are objective in our outlook and we perform our duties as the watchdog of the society. Our aim was to bring this incident into the notice of the respected officers associated with the elections who are trying to conduct this election peacefully without any violation of the Model Code of Conduct.
This step is clear violation of MCC and an attempt to belittle the dignity of media men in Leh.”
“Being responsible citizens of the country and also asmembers of the fourth pillar of the society, our objective was to bring thisincident to light. Now, it is the duty of the concerned officers to take thematter forward,” the statement added.