RaajjeTV condemns newly formed PPM for barring journalist from press conference
06 Sep 2011, 10:33 AM
Ahmed Nazeer
Private broadcasting television RaajjeTV has condemned the newly formed Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM), led by former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, after senior officials of the party denied entrance to a journalist from RaajjeTV to a press conference held by the party yesterday.
In a statement, RaajjeTV said that the action of PPM senior officials was undemocratic and uncivilised, and claimed that the PPM has boycotted the TV channel.
‘’To date, Raajje TV was never invited to any event organised by PPM, and has constantly refused to provide any information to us,’’ the statement said. ‘’It is questionable whether a party formed for the benefit of the citizens would do something that would destroy democracy while it is still in its infant stage.’’
RaajjeTV said that it would try to bring “true news” to the citizens of the Maldives, despite the situation.
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