6th January is observed as ‘Patrakar Din’ or ‘Journalist Day’ in Maharashtra.

Question

Explain the following sentences with reason:

6th January is observed as ‘Patrakar Din’ or ‘Journalist Day’ in Maharashtra.

Answer 1

• Balshastri Jambhekar started the first newspaper in Marathi on 6th January, 1832 in Mumbai.
• He is referred to as the ‘First Editor’ as he was the first editor.
• He laid the foundation of Marathi newspaper by starting Darpan. As 6th January is his birth date, it is observed as ‘Patrkar Din’ or ‘Journalists’ Day’ in Maharashtra.