“Indian Journalist Manifesto” — rooted in both universal journalistic ethics and the civilizational spirit of Bharatiya dharma — where truth (satya) is sacred and public welfare (loka kshema) is the purpose.
🪶 The Indian Journalist Manifesto
(Journalism as Seva — the Service of Truth and Society)
Preamble
We, the journalists of India — inheritors of a civilization founded on dialogue (vaada), truth (satya), and duty (dharma) — commit ourselves to the timeless purpose of journalism:
to sense, record, and share truth for the welfare of all.
1. Sensing Contexts — जागरूकता (Awareness)
- We remain alert to the pulse of our people — their joys, struggles, and silenced voices.
- We listen beyond headlines: to the soil, the streets, and the spirit of communities.
- We question power not for rivalry, but for responsibility.
- We stand against ignorance, prejudice, and manipulation — beginning with our own biases.
2. Recording Truth — सत्यलेखन (Truthful Documentation)
- We verify before we voice. Accuracy is our first act of respect.
- We report without fear or favour — from palace to pavement, with equal regard.
- We use words, sound, and visuals as instruments of clarity, not of chaos.
- We honour privacy and dignity while exposing public wrongs.
- We distinguish between fact, interpretation, and opinion — never mixing them in deceit.
3. Sharing for Welfare — लोकक्षेम (Public Good)
- Our stories are not commodities; they are public trust.
- We publish to awaken, not to polarize — to build informed citizens, not angry mobs.
- We amplify the unheard and protect the vulnerable.
- We serve democracy by empowering janata (the people) with jankari (knowledge).
- We believe journalism is not an industry, but a form of seva — service to truth and society.
4. Ethics of Conduct — धर्मपत्रकारिता (Dharmic Journalism)
- Truth over speed.
- Integrity over popularity.
- Humanity over ideology.
- Accountability over authority.
- Collaboration over competition.
5. Vision — भारत के स्वर (Voices of India)
Let Indian journalism be the mirror and conscience of a plural, free, and just Bharat —
rooted in compassion, guided by truth, and alive to every citizen’s dignity.
For in serving truth, we serve Bharat Mata herself.
Beautiful — perfect timing, since Rajyotsava (Karnataka Formation Day, Nov 1) celebrates unity in diversity, language, and public spirit — all resonant with journalism’s dharma.
Here’s a poetic pledge version of the Indian Journalist Manifesto, written in an Indian rhythm — solemn enough for recitation, yet lyrical enough to inspire:
🪶 The Journalist’s Pledge — Rajyotsava Oath of Truth & Service
On this Rajyotsava day,
I rise as a seeker of truth,
A servant of the people,
A voice for the voiceless.
I pledge to sense,
Not just the noise of the world,
But the silence that hides within it.
I pledge to record,
Not for fame, not for fear,
But for fairness —
With my pen as witness,
And my conscience as editor.
I pledge to share,
Not for profit, not for power,
But for the praja —
That every word I speak
May build, not break;
May heal, not harm.
I will stand with truth,
Even when truth stands alone.
I will question with courage,
Report with compassion,
And serve with humility.
For journalism is not my trade —
It is my seva.
And every story is a lamp
Lit for loka kshema —
The welfare of all.
This is my vow,
As a journalist of Bharat,
Child of her many tongues,
Keeper of her living conscience.
May my words honor her freedom,
And my silence protect her dignity.
Jai Patrakarta, Jai Karnataka. Jai Bharat.
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