Gandaki, March 11: CPM (UML) Chairperson KP Sharma Oli has said that yellow journalism should not be done in the name of freedom.    

Inaugurating the ninth National Convention of the Press Chautari Nepal at Pokhara today, Chair Oli opined that the media sector should work for the nation's prosperity, good governance and development.    

Also, the former Prime Minister shared that it was the need of hours to work in favour of democracy and nationality by utilizing the gained achievements of the media sector.    

He argued that the history of Nepali journalism and the press sector is short.    

He said the media sector should fulfil its duty along with rights, saying the constitution has a clear provision in the field of freedom and rights.    

Journalism should be for the nation's prosperity and development, Chair Oli shared, pointing out that Press Chautari should make itself more systematic and united in the coming days.    

He further said that all should involve in order to fulfil the national goal 'Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali'.    

On the occasion, the UML Chair awarded different individuals including former Chairpersons of Press Chautari—Gagan Bista and Rajendra Aryal, vice-Chair Shanti Gurung and writer and political analyst, Jhalak Subedi, among others with a prize presented by Press Chautari. Similarly, he also unveiled the souvenir published by Press Chautari.    

Similarly, the chief Minister of Gandaki Province, Krishna Chandra Pokharel, pointed out that journalists should write in favour of democracy.    

The Chief Minister said that the Nepali Congress is always in favour of democracy and press freedom.    

More than 1,000 representatives and observers are participating in the two-day convention. The convention would elect new leadership for the next term.