Condemn the arrest of Andhrajyothy Editor and journalists
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Subject: Arrest of Editor and Journalists of Andhrajyothy by the State of Andhra Pradesh
Dear Sir:
At the outset, we would like to inform you, if you are not already aware, the nature of the state you are presiding in desperate times. Desperate Times, it seems are calling for Desperate Measures by the State Authorities.
As a conscious citizen of the world, and particularly as we portray ourselves as the emigrants from the land of poetry and civility, we are simply out of words for what took place on the night of June 24, 2008. It has not only rekindled the darker age of emergency, as it was said, June 25th was THE anniversary of the act that lives in infamy in the history of India.
Arrest of K. Srinivas, the Editor of Andhrajyothy, and the two journalists, Vamsi and Srinivas, following a raid at night (10:30 PM IST) on the premises of Andhrajyothy must be condemned by everyone with any conscience and hope left in Democracy. We call on you to restore such hope at the earliest possible opportunity. This action by the state government occurred when you, Hon'ble Tiwariji, have presided over the state, as the chief administrator. It will be rightly credited in the history by our writers, and in which way you wish to be remembered is left to you.
Many of us living abroad as the Non-Resident Indians know that the state of Andhra Pradesh has become bold in its ways of defending its supporters and punishing its detractors in an unprecedented way. We are aware of the series of incidents that led to these arrests. Following the appearance of unflattering reports about his political activity in Andhrajyothy, the followers of Manda Krishna Madiga had attacked the newspapers offices, causing significant property damage and threatened the safety of journalists. The government practically waited for the voluntary surrender of the perpetrators of the violence against the newspaper. Manda Krishna Madiga made a public threat of more such attacks on the newspaper and he has been walking free despite instigation of violence. This particular episode of arresting editors and journalists of repute for a peaceful protest has crossed all limits, in every possible way.
The Act under which the Editor and the journalists are arrested is not in question at anytime, the manner in which it is wielded by the State is what comes into question. We request you to correct what is possibly an egregious attempt by the Government of the State of Andhra Pradesh.
We remain hopeful of your earnest action in this regard.
Dear Sir:
At the outset, we would like to inform you, if you are not already aware, the nature of the state you are presiding in desperate times. Desperate Times, it seems are calling for Desperate Measures by the State Authorities.
As a conscious citizen of the world, and particularly as we portray ourselves as the emigrants from the land of poetry and civility, we are simply out of words for what took place on the night of June 24, 2008. It has not only rekindled the darker age of emergency, as it was said, June 25th was THE anniversary of the act that lives in infamy in the history of India.
Arrest of K. Srinivas, the Editor of Andhrajyothy, and the two journalists, Vamsi and Srinivas, following a raid at night (10:30 PM IST) on the premises of Andhrajyothy must be condemned by everyone with any conscience and hope left in Democracy. We call on you to restore such hope at the earliest possible opportunity. This action by the state government occurred when you, Hon'ble Tiwariji, have presided over the state, as the chief administrator. It will be rightly credited in the history by our writers, and in which way you wish to be remembered is left to you.
Many of us living abroad as the Non-Resident Indians know that the state of Andhra Pradesh has become bold in its ways of defending its supporters and punishing its detractors in an unprecedented way. We are aware of the series of incidents that led to these arrests. Following the appearance of unflattering reports about his political activity in Andhrajyothy, the followers of Manda Krishna Madiga had attacked the newspapers offices, causing significant property damage and threatened the safety of journalists. The government practically waited for the voluntary surrender of the perpetrators of the violence against the newspaper. Manda Krishna Madiga made a public threat of more such attacks on the newspaper and he has been walking free despite instigation of violence. This particular episode of arresting editors and journalists of repute for a peaceful protest has crossed all limits, in every possible way.
The Act under which the Editor and the journalists are arrested is not in question at anytime, the manner in which it is wielded by the State is what comes into question. We request you to correct what is possibly an egregious attempt by the Government of the State of Andhra Pradesh.
We remain hopeful of your earnest action in this regard.
207 Signatures
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Krishnarao Maddipati
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- Its a shame that these atrocities are carried out in the name of democracy.
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Katta Murty
- Comments
- nEnu pUrtigA EkIBavistAnu.
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Sreenivas Paruchuri
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Madhav Machavaram
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Paranandi Lakshmi Narasimham (pAlana)
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- Free Press is Fundamental for Democracy
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RAMARAO KANNEGANTI
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Murali
- Comments
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Sreenadh Jonnavithula
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J K Mohana Rao
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Srinivasa Raju Datla
- Comments
- В
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Veluri Venkateswara Rao
- Comments
- В
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Prasadaraju
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Vishnu Veerapaneni
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- This is ridiculous and I strongly condemn the actions of A.P Govt and Police
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shiv
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- accept petion
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Chandra Latha
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Poorna
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- Freedom of press is the pinacle of democracy
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JayaPrakash Telangana
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- - Avasaram ayithey 'Indiramma Emergency Rajyam' kuda thestha ani soochanalu icchey YSR prabhutva teerunu Khandisthunnam !
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Sankhavaram Panini
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Dinnela Kumar
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- В
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Ari Sitaramayya
- Comments
- Solidarity with Andhrajyothi journalists
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K.V.Giridhararao
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Sarath Chandra Kompalli
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Viplav Reddy
- Comments
- I hope and trust the Governer Sri Tripathi understands the value of Press in a Democracy, especially as a freedom fighter. Is this the kind of freedom he fought for?
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Afsar
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Ramchandra Reddy
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Purushotham, Gaddam
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- Misuse of atricities act and misuse off Ruling party power.
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Anil Maddirala
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- The Indian constitution declares that it will protect the right to life, liberty, freedom of thought & expression and treats all its citizens/groups eaqually.
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Nalini Telaprolu
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MVR
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Srinath
- Comments
- we condemn this act, Power is misutilized
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Venkat Reddy
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Raj Palla
- Comments
- Its a shame!
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Ananda Mohan
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Vijaya Kanumilli
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- Stop this pillage of democratic values. Please don't make the Telugu people of the world hang their heads in shame with your acquiescence to this uncivil behavior of the AP government.
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Jagan Bearelly
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- Are you governing a civilized state or banana country in South America? It's a shame on YSR and he should be dismissed immediately for breaking every civilized law possible. It's a shame on central government and the governor for standing on the side and watching the drama unfold. If nothing is done, it will be a history after 2009 elections!! The respect needs to be earned and not given!!
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K. C. Prasad
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Amarender Reddy Kotha
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subbarao bhimani
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Murthy Devarakonda
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pichi reddy
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Srinivasa Rao
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Kiran Kumar Chava
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Srinivas Nagulapalli
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kamal kotha
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Sivaram Yarlagadda
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Aruna Panini
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Lakshmanna Vishnubhotla
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Sreenivasulu Basabathina
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Amar Karmilla
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Dr. Lakshmi Bandlamudi
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