Raising the issue of "restrictions" on journalists entering the Finance Ministry premises in North Block, former Union minister Kapil Sibal said in Rajya Sabha Thursday that the government should not take such decisions as it has been advocating transparency.
While participating in the discussion on the Budget, the Congress leader said that journalists have the right to enter the Finance Ministry, raise questions and enquire about the data.
"I would like to place a worrisome issue before the Finance Minister. Some journalists have said that their entry has been restricted in the Finance Ministry. They have security clearances from the MHA and have accreditation from the PIB," he said.
Sibal added: "You have always been saying that you want a transparent government.
"Therefore I will request you that please do not take such decisions. Journalists have the right to go to the Finance Ministry and... they should have the permission to enquire about the data. I won't say anything more than this."
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