In a bold statement that’s echoing across political circles, Indian-origin U.S. Congressman Suhas Subramanyam has strongly criticized Pete Hegseth’s move to restrict Pentagon reporting, calling it “an attack on freedom and democracy.”

Subramanyam emphasized that transparency and accountability are the pillars of democracy, and that limiting media access to defense reporting threatens the public’s right to know the truth.

Freedom of the press is not optional — it’s essential to democracy,” he declared,reaffirming his commitment to protecting journalistic integrity and the people’s right to information.

At a time when voices for truth are being challenged, Suhas Subramanyam’s stand reminds the world that democracy survives only when freedom of expression thrives.