Silencing the Watchdogs is a Shortcut to Chaos

Published : Saturday, 28 December, 2024 at 9:54 PM

Rajeev Ahmed

Journalists are not just observers; they�re the watchdogs of people, ensuring that power is exercised responsibly. Banning them from the secretariat�the heart of state operations�is like removing referees from a match and hoping the players will follow the rules on their own. Sounds ideal, doesn�t it? After all, who needs accountability when corruption can flourish quietly in the shadows?

Without journalists asking tough questions and exposing irregularities, miscreants would have a field day. No one to challenge their actions, no one to shed light on their schemes�it�s practically an invitation to chaos. By sidelining the press, the state weakens one of its own pillars, paving the way for secrecy, inefficiency, and corruption to thrive.

Journalists don�t weaken state security; they reinforce it by ensuring transparency. Excluding them is not just short-sighted�it�s a recipe for disaster, one that could leave the state vulnerable from within.

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