ITANAGAR, OCT 26:
The Arunachal Pradesh media fraternity on Monday paid tribute to veteran journalist Taro Chatung on his seventh death anniversary, remembering his pioneering contribution to electronic media and his legacy of fearless journalism.
The Arunachal Press Club (APC) and the Arunachal Pradesh Union of Working Journalists (APUWJ) observed the anniversary at the press club, while the Arunachal Electronic and Digital Media Association (AEDMA) organised a blood donation drive at the Ramakrishna Mission Blood Centre in his memory.
Chatung, widely regarded as a pioneer of electronic media in Arunachal Pradesh, died on October 26, 2019, following serious health issues.
At the APC observance, his wife Taro Bina, daughter Taro Sia and members of the press club and journalists’ union paid floral tributes to the late journalist.
Bina thanked the two organisations for their continued support to the family and urged young journalists to uphold factual, unbiased and responsible reporting. She cautioned against yellow journalism and stressed the importance of prioritising accuracy over sensationalism.
APC general secretary Damien Lepcha recalled his association with Chatung and said the annual observance would continue to honour his contribution to journalism. He urged young journalists to draw inspiration from Chatung’s courage to speak out and question those in power.
Senior journalist Bengia Ajum, who had worked with Chatung, described him as a principled journalist whose legacy continued to inspire the media fraternity. He called upon younger journalists to carry forward his values.
At the AEDMA programme, Bina and Sia joined Chatung’s longtime friend, actor and director Hage D Apa, in remembering his contributions to journalism and local cinema.
Bina thanked the association for keeping his memory alive, while Apa called for greater recognition of Chatung’s contributions to journalism and public service.
Tana Opu, national executive member of the BJP Yuva Morcha, also attended the programme along with her team to pay tribute.
The blood donation drive sought to commemorate Chatung’s life through an act of service to the community. The anniversary was also observed by the Ziro Press Club, where members remembered his role in shaping the state’s media landscape.
