Freedom Quote by N. Bhaskara Rao
“The issue of coverage of pre-poll surveys should not be mixed with the freedom of press. Having guidelines does not violate any fundamental right nor implies any restriction on this freedom. 'Media power' should not be misused with the help of pre-poll surveys.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Media Ethics Forum, 2015
Pre‑poll surveys should not be conflated with press freedom; regulation does not infringe rights.
In simple terms: Surveys ≠ press freedom violation.
Key Takeaway
Separate survey rules from press rights.
Themes
media
ethics
freedom
regulation
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- journalism
- election monitoring
- policy making
Key Concepts
democracy
public opinion
Questions to Reflect On
- Should media guidelines be stricter?
- What safeguards prevent misuse?
A Different Perspective
Balancing oversight with free speech is complex.
