'Ignore positive news and youngsters may end up following the cockroach': VP Radhakrishnan

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• Poll Do you think the media should prioritize reporting positive stories?
• No, all stories matter equally.
• Also read NEW DELHI: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday said that young people could end up following the "cockroach" if positive developments and achievements are not reported adequately.Speaking at an event, Radhakrishnan said the media has a responsibility to highlight positive stories that can inspire society and guide the younger generation."Positive activities should be reported well.
• Only then will youngsters receive the right information.
• Otherwise, they will lose interest and end up following the 'cockroach'," he said.While affirming that he was not opposed to freedom of expression, the Vice President questioned the tendency to give excessive attention to issues that may not have lasting significance.Apparently referring to the recent popularity of the satirical social media platform Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), particularly among young people, Radhakrishnan said fleeting trends should not overshadow meaningful developments."If something is genuinely good, people will continue to recognise its value after a week, 10 days, or even a month," he said, according to news agency PTI."Nobody knows about them.