President Maithripala Sirisena, at event for journalists recently, said that it was ‘very unfortunate’ if journalists resorted to praising politicians for personal benefits.

“Journalists should always use their pens to do the right thing, with respect for the truth,” the President said.

The President said journalists have a responsibility to give correct, qualitative and valued information and news to society, for the betterment of the future generations.

The President was speaking at a ceremony to issue a souvenir stamp in memory of the late senior journalist D. B. Danapala.