BackPOLITICS
Congress slams Centre over India’s rank of 157 in World Press Freedom Index 2026
On World Press Freedom Day, the Congress criticized India’s press freedom, citing a rank of 157 in the World Press Freedom Index 2026, categorized as 'very serious'. The party described a free press as democracy's voice and posted on X to show solidarity with journalists who speak truth to power.
Why It Matters
The stance reflects political contestation over media freedom in India on World Press Freedom Day, potentially shaping public discourse about press rights and government-media relations.
Timeline
2 Events
Congress posts on X expressing solidarity with journalists on World Press Freedom Day
May 3, 2026
On World Press Freedom Day, the Congress said that a free press is the voice of democracy, but alleged that it is under attack. In a post on X, it expressed solidarity with journalists and voices that 'speak truth to power' and strive to protect democratic values.
Congress attacks India's World Press Freedom Index ranking (157) on World Press Freedom Day
May 3, 2026
The Congress on Sunday launched a sharp attack over the state of press freedom in India, citing the country’s rank of 157 in the World Press Freedom Index 2026, which places it in the 'very serious' category.