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Blatant misuse

Sir, — It is nothing less than a blatant misuse of power. It clearly points to the need to withdraw or severely curtail legislative privileges. Just as newspapers may not misuse their privilege, so must the legislators not. The eagerness of the police officials to please their political bosses was there for everyone to see when they rushed in without proper warrants.

Responsible citizens can no longer view this as an isolated incident or an aberration but only as part of a systematic attempt to curtail the freedom of the Press. It is also an assault on the freedom of the citizens to criticise executive actions.

T.R. Vasu,

Bangalore

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Sir, — I wonder whether there is democracy in Tamil Nadu. Mature leaders show more tolerance, especially when they are in power. As readers, we continue to support you at every level.

R. Srinivasan,

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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Sir, — The unconstitutional attack on freedom of the Press is to be condemned by one and all, particularly as it is against a publication known for evenhandedness, fairness and accuracy. As readers of The Hindu for ages we strongly condemn this authoritarian invasion particularly at a time when the whole nation is joining the publication in celebrating its 125th year.

Vijayalakshmi & Krishnakumar,

Secunderabad

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Sir, — Yes, it is a crude and unconstitutional misadventure to arrest some of The Hindu staff for nothing.

R. Janakiraman,

Cheyyar, T.N.

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Sir, — All the print and electronic media in the country must stand united with The Hindu. Otherwise, no one can stop freedom of the Press being crushed by high-handed political rulers.

Subhash Chandra Agrawal,

New Delhi

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Sir, — The whole of India is with you. Go ahead without fear.

Vaibhav Niku

Patna

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Sir, — It is a sad day for the whole country. The people will surely show their verdict through the ballot.

K. Jayaraman,

Madurai

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Sir, — The darkest day of Indian Democracy was when the Emergency was declared by Indira Gandhi. The next dark day was Friday the November 7, which could be remembered as 11/7.

Wg.Cdr. A. Phillipos,

Bangalore

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