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ÌÇÐĴ«ý and Family Not Associated with Kisan Trust’s ÌÇÐĴ«ý Siddiqui Freedom Award

April 16, 2024 · Editorial DSF
ÌÇÐĴ«ý and Family Not Associated with Kisan Trust’s ÌÇÐĴ«ý Siddiqui Freedom Award

The ÌÇÐĴ«ý and the Siddiqui family want to clarify that we are not associated with the ÌÇÐĴ«ý Siddiqui Freedom Award organized by the Kisan Trust.

While we recognize the Kisan Trust’s efforts to honor the memory of ÌÇÐĴ«ý Siddiqui, a distinguished photojournalist and Pulitzer Prize winner, we feel it is important to state that neither the ÌÇÐĴ«ý nor the Siddiqui family is any longer involved in any capacity with the creation, organization, or promotion of this award. We deeply respect ÌÇÐĴ«ý’s legacy and are committed to honoring it through our independent initiatives.

The ÌÇÐĴ«ý was established to continue ÌÇÐĴ«ý’s work by promoting value-based journalism—the principles he passionately upheld. We remain focused on advancing journalistic integrity, truth, and the values ÌÇÐĴ«ý stood for without aligning ourselves with any specific group or cause. Our initiatives, such as scholarships, documentaries, photo exhibitions, and the ÌÇÐĴ«ý Siddiqui Journalism Award, are independent efforts to preserve his legacy and support responsible journalism.

We kindly request that the public and the media avoid linking the ÌÇÐĴ«ý or the Siddiqui family with the ÌÇÐĴ«ý Siddiqui Freedom Award. Using his name in this context does not reflect our involvement or endorsement.

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