The Hindu : Point proved

Online edition of India's National Newspaper
Tuesday, Nov 11, 2003

Opinion

Opinion - Letters to the Editor

Point proved

Sir, — The Hindu has proved a point now. Expression of balanced views without fear or favour has brought millions of readers like me very close to you.

I pray that right sense prevails and the wrong act is withdrawn.

P. Sivasankara Pillai,

Thiruvananthapuram

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Sir, — The political situation in Tamil Nadu is getting curiouser and curiouser. The Hindu is a synonym for secularism, social commitment, fearless reporting, and thought provoking editorials.

It is not just a newspaper; it is much more than that. It looks like there is an undeclared Emergency.

V.S. Venkatavaradan,

Salem, T.N.

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Sir, — Even God did not condemn Adam before he was called upon to explain why he ate the forbidden apple. That was the supreme example of dispensation of natural justice.

F.A. Gnanenran,

Chennai

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Sir, — The crude attempt at gagging the Press is an onslaught on our democratic freedoms as envisaged in our Constitution.

Jacob George,

Changanacherry, Kerala

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Sir, — Such fascist tendencies may ultimately plunge the country into the dark days of totalitarianism, if not unchecked.

We urge you to continue your fight resolutely, exposing untruth and injustice and ensuring that the constitutional freedoms are not trampled upon.

Fr. Cedric Prakash,

Ahmedabad

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Sir, — During this hour of crisis, we shall be cheating ourselves if, as the citizens of India and more so as ardent readers of The Hindu, we do not stand up in your support.

The whole nation is with you in your fight against this blatant attack on our democratic set-up.

Padmaja Reddy K.,

Hanamkonda, A.P.

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Sir, — Atharva Veda says "if an evil thought, projected with malefic intent, strikes a purified and protected body, it will be rebound and fly back along the magnetic lines of least resistance, return and strike its projector."

R. Lakshmi Narayanan,

Erode, T.N.

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Sir, — I am no admirer of The Hindu because of its views on certain issues. But when an institution like The Hindu — which has taught generations of Indians — is sought to be fought in such fashion, it deserves condemnation and protest in the strongest possible terms.

N. Parthasarathy,

Mumbai

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Sir, — I am writing to express my support to you and your newspaper against the unconstitutional behaviour of the T.N. Assembly against you. Please continue to fight this travesty of justice, and we the readers are with you every step of the way.

Sanjay Vijayaraghavan,

Gainesville, Florida

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Sir, — With politicians failing miserably to uphold democracy, we, the people of India, depend only on the media and the judiciary as two pillars to hold the fort of democracy.

Ar. Manjula Inian,

Chennai

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Sir, — I am a regular reader of The Hindu and have faith in its impartial and bold reporting. I enjoy the balanced and courageous reporting in all crucial issues concerning our society, nation and world affairs, including power politics.

I feel compelled to write this mail to you to express the support of the millions of common men to your noble cause, run in a professional and dignified manner.

Suriyaprakash C.,

Coimbatore, T.N.

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Sir, — The freedom of Press is of utmost importance in a democratic set-up and such authoritarian decisions against a pioneer of the print media is a black spot on democracy. The police are expected to exercise more restraint.

Radhakrishnan A.,

Khanpur, Ahmedabad

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