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Candle March in Begusarai: Politicians Join Journalists in Protest Over Media Attacks
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 10:31 PM
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In Begusarai, journalists staged a candle march to protest attacks on media, drawing support from political parties including the BJP. The event follows daily demonstrations and reflects growing public anger over government silence.
On a recent day in Begusarai, a candle march was organized by journalists to protest physical assaults on media personnel. The march attracted a large crowd, including representatives from major political parties such as the Bharatiya Janata Party. Participants lit candles and marched along the streets, demanding accountability and protection for journalists.
The protest follows a series of daily demonstrations in the region, reflecting widespread public frustration over the lack of response from authorities. Journalists cited several incidents of violence against reporters covering local events, which they claim have gone unaddressed.
Political leaders who joined the march expressed solidarity with the press, urging the government to take decisive action against those responsible for the attacks. The gathering ended with a call for stricter enforcement of laws protecting journalists and a promise to continue advocacy until safety is ensured.
The protest follows a series of daily demonstrations in the region, reflecting widespread public frustration over the lack of response from authorities. Journalists cited several incidents of violence against reporters covering local events, which they claim have gone unaddressed.
Political leaders who joined the march expressed solidarity with the press, urging the government to take decisive action against those responsible for the attacks. The gathering ended with a call for stricter enforcement of laws protecting journalists and a promise to continue advocacy until safety is ensured.