The Hindu : Keep it up

Online edition of India's National Newspaper
Wednesday, Nov 12, 2003

Opinion

Opinion - Letters to the Editor

Keep it up

Sir, — While the happenings of the past few days have been reminiscent of the midnight knock tactics, it is most gratifying that the apex court has put a halt to them. The intimidating tactics used against the Press are only the most visible examples of what has become a veritable police state. Please keep up the good work that you have been doing. Millions of common citizens are bound to benefit because of the Press working to keep authoritarian regimes at bay.

Mehul Kamdar,

Chennai

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Sir, — I congratulate the manner in which you have handled the situation. We are with you and wish The Hindu all success.

D. George Wilson,

Chennai

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Sir, — Independence which liberated us politically has developed a dangerous tendency to enslave us through the tyranny of the majority.

M.K. Chubby Raj,

Chennai

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Sir, — I was surprised to read the letter by Jose Scaria (Nov. 11). Sentencing five persons to 15 days' imprisonment is not a joke. The reaction of the whole nation is not hype but only normal. It is a display of rare courage to publish something against oneself. I admire your impartiality. Kudos to The Hindu.

G. Vasanthakumari,

Chennai

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Sir, — We were happy to note that the Supreme Court has stayed the arrest of The Hindu journalists. It once again proves that truth never fails.

V. Sangeetha,

Dharmapuri, T.N.

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Sir, — The political freedom gained from the alien government in 1947 appears to be still incomplete.

B.L. Bajaj,

Jaipur

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Sir, — With the Assembly proceedings being telecast live, why prevent newspapers from reporting the attitudes and mannerisms of the speakers in the House? We must also publish a dictionary of unacceptable words now.

Elizabeth Seshadri,

Chennai * * *

Sir, — We condemn the atrocities against The Hindu. Please continue to fight against a police state. If a newspaper with 125 years of national service is not allowed its freedom of expression guaranteed by the Indian Constitution, where would freedom for other newspapers be?

Turlapaty Kutumba Rao,

Vijayawada, A.P.

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Sir, — Please accept congratulations for the manner in which you have stood up to the assault on not only the rights of your paper but also the freedom of the entire Press.

F.V.N. Paul,

Chennai

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