- A strong and vibrant democracy cannot survive without a free and fearless Press: Vice President
- News must not be tempered with views, good journalism hinges on unbiased and truthful coverage of events: Vice President
- Shri Naidu calls upon media to highlight constructive speeches in Parliament and state legislatures.
- Political parties should self-regulate members through a code of conduct: VP Shri Naidu
- Vice President visits Press Club of Bangalore in its 50th anniversary year.