Kathmandu, May 3: National Assembly (NA) Chairman Narayan Prasad Dahal has extended a message of best wishes to the media fraternity and all on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day stating that a matured and robust democracy cannot be imaged without press freedom.    

In a message today, Chairman Dahal has expressed condolences to all the martyrs who got martyrdom while practicing journalism for freedom of the press and freedom of expression.    

The NA Chairman has said the role performed by the press in establishing democracy by ending totalitarianism in the country is significant.   

 
Chairman Dahal has stated that this day should be considered for making commitment to abiding by professional ethics.  (RSS)