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New Delhi, August 2: Senior journalist Ravish Kumar has been awarded a prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award 2019, said to be Asia’s highest honour, "for harnessing journalism to give voice to the voiceless”. New Delhi Television Limited (NDTV) Journalist is among five recipients of Magsaysay award 2019. Ravish Kumar Wins Ramon Magsaysay Award 2019, NDTV Journalist to Receive Honour in Manila on September 9.
The other recipients are Angkhana Neelapaijit from Thailand, Ko Swe Win from Myanmar, Jong-Ki Kim from South Korea, and Raymundo Pujante Cayabyab from the Philippines. Ravish Kumar Wins Ramon Magsaysay Award 2019: List of Indians Who Won the Prestigious Award in the Past.
Considered one of the most influential TV journalists, Ravish joined NDTV in 1996 and currently anchors "Prime Time". The Board of Trustees said that his show deals with real-life problems, and under-reported problems of the ordinary citizen.
Many netizens, including famous politicians, and took to twitter to congratulate Kumar and appreciated him for being the voice to the voiceless.
Many congratulations Ravish. Radhika and I believe that what you have done is a huge victory for journalism in India. May others have the courage to learn from your brilliance and humility - unchanged in the 23 years you have been with NDTV. #RavishKumar pic.twitter.com/zYWCR8UPoY
— Prannoy Roy (@PrannoyRoyNDTV) August 2, 2019
सच कहने का साहस और आलोचना के विवेक की मशाल को जिंदा रखने वाले पत्रकार रवीश कुमार को रमन मैग्सेसे पुरस्कार मिलने पर बधाई। मैं उनके धैर्य का आदर करती हूँ।#RavishKumar #RamonMagsaysayAward
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) August 2, 2019
Delighted to hear the great news of Ravish Kumar being announced 2019 Ramon Magsaysay award.
I welcome Ravish to the club of Magsaysay awardees and hope to see his brave journalism go from strength to strength in these difficult times.
Many congratulations my friend
Well done
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) August 2, 2019
Congratulations to #RavishKumar for being a brave exception in Indian journalism. I know many more like him are waiting to stand up and fight this onslaught on India 🇮🇳 and its institutions. https://t.co/bBcTIN9ghE
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 2, 2019
Breaking news this morning: NDTV’s @ravishndtv to receive the Ramon Magsaysay award for journalism.. a tribute to his courageous spirit and unique story telling.. many many congrats to a friend and former colleague..
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) August 2, 2019
I guess it's not NDTV's #RavishKumar , its INDIA's Ravish Kumar working for NDTV who has won #RamonMagsaysayAward .#RavishMagsaysay
— Ankush (@ankushh_b) August 2, 2019
An appreciation long due..
Many congratulations for the achievement Sir. A boost to the budding journalists who aspire to be real fearless journos. pic.twitter.com/Kj014734mw
— Priya Meena (@PriyaMe99049719) August 2, 2019
What a fine news this morning..!!
Indian News-maker #RavishKumar gets Ramon Magsaysay.
Many many congrats..
Sir You are 57th Indian who made it.#FridayMotivation #FridayThoughts#FridayMotivation pic.twitter.com/WgdEnraOiC
— Citizen Rohit Kumar(روہت کمار) 💙 (@rohithumour) August 2, 2019
Congrats #RavishKumar for Magsaysay Award. Everything sold but you are priceless. Proud of you. pic.twitter.com/o6GzQBbm7X
— Sachin Gupta (@Gandhi_Baat) August 2, 2019
Generally, I avoid having such pics but as it was #RavishKumar, I couldn't keep myself from having it. At #LuckyRestaurant #Ahmedabad in 2016. #RamonMagsaysayAward #RavishMagsaysay #Ravish #ravishndtv pic.twitter.com/ZVjQ4X0iTb
— Vishal Patadiya (@VishalMIRROR) August 2, 2019
The Ramon Magsaysay Award is an annual award established to remember former Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay as an example of integrity in governance, pragmatic idealism and courageous service to the people.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 02, 2019 08:03 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
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