<p>Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Chaudhary Laxmi Narain on Sunday asked journalists to desist from fake news while expressing commitment for their safety.</p>.<p>Taking part in a programme held to mark Hindi Journalism Day, the minister said the harassment of journalists will not be tolerated.</p>.<p>Since Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has the highest regard for journalists, their safety and security is his prime concern, he said.</p>.<p>However, journalists are "advised to desist from fake news", Chaudhary said.</p>.<p>Condemning attacks on journalists, former state education minister Shyam Sundar Sharma said it is the moral responsibility of the government to provide adequate security to journalists.</p>.<p>Impartial reporting creates a healthy environment in society, the former minister added.</p>
<p>Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Chaudhary Laxmi Narain on Sunday asked journalists to desist from fake news while expressing commitment for their safety.</p>.<p>Taking part in a programme held to mark Hindi Journalism Day, the minister said the harassment of journalists will not be tolerated.</p>.<p>Since Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has the highest regard for journalists, their safety and security is his prime concern, he said.</p>.<p>However, journalists are "advised to desist from fake news", Chaudhary said.</p>.<p>Condemning attacks on journalists, former state education minister Shyam Sundar Sharma said it is the moral responsibility of the government to provide adequate security to journalists.</p>.<p>Impartial reporting creates a healthy environment in society, the former minister added.</p>