I wrote this email to Rajdeep, Editor-in-Chief (CNN-IBN), about a month ago hoping I could hear from him. Nothing like that happened until now.
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Dear Rajdeep,
It is with deep sadness I am writing this question (rather a lengthy email). I am writing to you because I see you as the window of India.
The brutal crimes perpetrated by Sri Lankan costal guards against Tamilnadu fisherman is getting worse every day. It is debatable whether these fishermen actually cross the boundary for want of fish, but the bottom line is they ended up beaten heavily if not killed. So far, more than 550+ Tamil Fisherman has been killed under the pretext that they have crossed the Indian waters. Lately, four fishermen – Victus (22), Anthony (40), John Paul (23) and Marimuthu (32) – become victims.
This continuing barbarism orchestrated by Sri Lankan naval guards call for immediate answers for the following questions:
(1) Who gives the right to Sri Lankan naval guards to kill the Tamilnadu fisherman? Why not arrest those who cross the boundaries and reprimand them?
(2) Is this what Indian naval guards do to Pakistan fishermen who ended up landing on Indian waters?
(3) Why are the central/state government and Supreme Court turning a Nelson’s eye to these killings? Are the dead fishermen not Indians?
It is unfortunate that none of the leading dailies or television channels in Tamilnadu is interested in broadcasting a cover story of the death of 550+ Tamilnadu fishermen. The politicians in Tamilnadu won’t take up this issue until 2016 elections. May I request you to make a 30 or 60-min documentary on this issue and broadcast it in CNN-IBN during the prime time? And also, can you please bring this issue at the talking point of your ‘India at 9’ show sometime soon? I am sure the MDMK leader Mr. V. Gopalsamy (Vaiko) would be a great person to be included in the debate as he is the most knowledgeable political person in this issue.
I would really appreciate it if you could do this. You probably won’t get much advertisement money if you broadcast this documentary, but the dead fishermen family and the people of Tamilnadu would be eternally grateful to you and what is more satisfying than that?
Thank you Rajdeep. Whether you bring this point or not, I will continue watching your ‘India at 9’ show - the only Indian show I would like to watch every day.
Sincerely,
Boobalan (Chicago)
Monday, May 9, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
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.
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.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Terrorism
There are only two types of terrorism: (1) Terrorism sponsored by Government (most powerful); (2) Terrorism as a consequence of Government (least powerful)
தாமரைதாசன் - கவிஞர் தாமரைக்கு தாசன்
சூரியன் கதிர்கள் பட்டு
மெல்லிதழ் மொட்டு விரிந்து
பூபாலமானது தாமரை!
தாமரை வார்த்தை தெறித்து
தமிழுணர்வு பெருத்து
தாமரைதாசனாய் மாறினான்
இந்த பூபாலன்!!
மெல்லிதழ் மொட்டு விரிந்து
பூபாலமானது தாமரை!
தாமரை வார்த்தை தெறித்து
தமிழுணர்வு பெருத்து
தாமரைதாசனாய் மாறினான்
இந்த பூபாலன்!!
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