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Misinformation by media can greatly damage society: Jaiswal

Mount Abu (Raj), Sept. 24 (PTI): Asking journalists to engage themselves in responsible and "solution-oriented" work, Union Minister of State for Home, Sriparakash Jaiswal, has said any misinformation or suppression of truth by the media can cause great damage to society.

"Pursuit of profit has become a priority in almost all professions and media is no exception. But in the greater interest of the country and its citizens, let monetary consideration do not dilute media's responsibility for social uplift," he said.

Jaiswal, after inaugurating a three-day All-India Media Conference organised by Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwavidyalaya here Saturday, also spoke on people's expectation for proper guidance from mass media in matters of public interest.

"The act of misinformation and suppression of truth by the media could cause great damage to peace, health, harmony, hope and happiness of the people and the society," he said.