World Press Freedom Day: India reached 157th position in Press Freedom Index, Congress called it an alarm bell for the country’s democracy.
New Delhi. On World Press Freedom Day, Congress Party has strongly attacked the freedom of press in India. Congress has cited India’s 157th rank in the ‘World Press Freedom Index 2026’, which falls in the ‘serious category’. The party said that the independent press is the voice of democracy, which is under attack today.
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Let us tell you that May 3 is celebrated all over the world as ‘World Press Freedom Day’. The main objective of this day is to talk about the freedom of the press and the rights of journalists. But this time on this occasion, the country’s main opposition party Congress has raised a very big issue. Congress has expressed deep concern about the freedom of media in India and has called it an alarm bell for the democracy of the country.
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day on Sunday, the Congress Party has made a scathing attack on the current situation of press freedom in India. Congress has made its point by citing ‘World Press Freedom Index 2026’. India has been placed at 157th position in this index (India’s 157th Rank). In this list of rankings, India has been put in a very serious category. Regarding this ranking, Congress has raised questions on the status of truth tellers in the country.
What did Congress post on X?
Congress has cornered the government through a post on Twitter and has spoken in support of journalists. Congress wrote that a free press is the real voice of democracy. The party’s direct allegation is that in today’s time this voice of democracy is being continuously attacked. Expressed concern over India slipping to 157th rank in the World Press Freedom Index and falling into the serious category. Congress said that it stands strongly with every fearless voice who has the courage to speak the truth to power. Along with this, the party has supported all those journalists who are struggling to save democratic values.
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A free press is the voice of democracy, but today that voice is under attack. India ranks 157 in the World Press Freedom Index 2026, falling into the “very serious” category.
On World Press Freedom Day, the Congress party stands firmly with every fearless voice that speaks truth… pic.twitter.com/qbluVtzaqW
— Congress (@INCIndia) May 3, 2026
Why is World Press Freedom Day celebrated?
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This day is celebrated as an important occasion to remind governments of their promises towards freedom of the press. The United Nations General Assembly had announced to celebrate World Press Freedom Day in the year 1993. This major decision was taken on the basis of a recommendation adopted at the 26th session of the UNESCO General Conference in 1991.
This day is a special opportunity for people associated with the media to consider the freedom of the press and the rules of their work. On this day, the status of press freedom around the world is examined and emphasis is laid on protecting the media from attacks. This day is also an important occasion to pay tribute to the brave journalists who lost their lives in the line of duty.
What is its importance for the world?
World Press Freedom Day has a direct and deep connection with the historical ‘Windhoek Declaration’ of 1991. UNESCO’s recommendation was actually the result of a demand by African journalists, who drafted the ‘Windhoek Declaration’ in 1991. The Windhoek Declaration is considered a benchmark for ensuring press freedom all over the world. It started with a seminar held in the city of Windhoek in 1991. In this seminar, African journalists and media people shared many important ideas among themselves.
His ideas served as a catalyst for promoting press freedom, independence and pluralism in Africa as well as the rest of the world. In this way, this entire day advocates to protect the rights of journalists and to provide them an environment to do their work without any fear. Explaining the importance of this day, Congress has raised questions on the current status of journalists in India and their 157th ranking. This entire matter once again emphasizes the need for an independent and fearless media in a democracy.
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