The Duplicity of the Fourth Pillar: the cases of Dr. Binayak Sen and Seeman

The timing could not be any better. Dr. Binayak Sen was granted bail by the Supreme Court justices H.S. Bedi and C.K.Prasad. The Judges not only absolved Dr. Sen from the Sedition charges but also made a point very clear: "He may be a sympathizer. That does not make him guilty of sedition." As expected, The Hindu - the top-rated daily newspaper in India - wrote an editorial containing in-depth critical analysis (http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/article1704308.ece)

I am however disappointed when The Hindu did not come up with such Editorials and critical analysis regarding the arrest of Tamil political activist Seeman and his acquittal by the Judges of the High Court.

I respect the role of The Hindu in disseminating knowledge and awareness throughout the India. When people like Dr. Binayak Sen can get great support from The Hindu, why can't people like Seeman were never highlighted? It is important to remember here that Seeman was arrested more than once under the "National Security Act". This politically motivated arrest raised more questions than answers. How can a single person be a threat to a nation comprising 1.2 billion people? If indeed he is a threat, what kind of weak nation we have got? Is arresting Seeman the Government's way of solving a problem? Here is a Man who has dedicated his life for the upliftment of Tamils in Tamilnadu and in Sri Lanka, and asked nothing in return. And yet, the fourth pillar of democracy is not yet convinced of his pursuits. It is a sad reality that well-known magazines such as The Hindu or any other popular TV channels in South India has not applauded Seeman's single-handed fight against ruling India.