Business Standard

Sule pitches for social security for media personnel

Image

Press Trust of India New Delhi

NCP member Supriya Sule on Tuesday pitched for social security for media personnel, saying in times of "breaking news", they work for long hours under harsh conditions.

Raising the issue during Zero Hour, she said when Maharashtra was witnessing a political crisis, she saw camerapersons riding pillion on two wheelers following politicians.

Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp

"It is dangerous ... There were women reporters who stood outside houses (of politicians) without washrooms and food," she said.

Sule asked members to give their views on social security for media personnel so that the issue can be taken forward.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

Don't miss the most important news and views of the day. Get them on our Telegram channel

First Published: Dec 03 2019 | 7:15 PM IST

Explore News