Dibrugarh: Senior journalist Manash Jyoti Dutta has been elected as the new president of the Dibrugarh Press Club in Dibrugarh, Assam.
The announcement was made during the club’s triennial conference held on July 27.
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Ripunjoy Das was appointed as the general secretary, while a number of other journalists have been elected to various positions in the new executive committee.
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Outgoing president Prabir Kumar Chakraborty reflected on his tenure, saying, “It has been an honour to lead this club and I am confident that the new committee will take it to greater heights.”
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Speaking about his new role as the president of the Dibrugarh Press Club, Manash Jyoti Dutta said, “I am honoured to have been chosen as the president of the Dibrugarh Press Club. I am committed to serving the members of the press club and ensuring that we continue to uphold the principles of journalism. We will work towards promoting a culture of ethical and responsible journalism.”
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Newly elected general secretary of Dibrugarh Press Club, Ripunjoy Das said, “As journalists, our responsibility goes beyond reporting news as we are the voice of the people. This committee will work tirelessly to ensure that the concerns of our community are heard and represented.”