Write about the work of newspapers in pre-independence period. - Vidyadip

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Write about the work of newspapers in pre-independence period.

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Newspapers like Amrit Bazaar Patrika, Deenbandhu, Dnyanoday, Kesari, etc. acted as important source to awaken the minds of the people.
They criticized the anti-India policies of Britishers.
Western education and knowledge reached people through them.
Newspapers and weeklies were the source of various political, social and cultural events.
They commented on ill customs and practices in our society and thus were the source of social reformation.
They discussed various policies of British rulers and their effects on India.
The work and ideas of leaders and reformers reached people through them.

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