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Monday, Nov 22, 2004

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Media trial

Sir, — Some sections of the media seem to have run amuck in their coverage of the Acharya's arrest. This kind of distortion and colouring of facts for the sake of sensationalism are deplorable.

T.S. Venugopal,
Chennai

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Sir, — The trial is one of the most important in recent times. The media should exercise restraint.

P. Rajesh,
Sydney

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Sir, — The electronic media seem to be full of disinformation and premature verdicts. The disclosure made by an accused in camera is aired and debated freely. How do the media get access to such information?

T.V. Suresh,
Coimbatore, T.N.

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Sir, — The coverage in the visual media is distressing. There appears to be an unsatiable urge to tarnish the image of the Mutt. A plethora of suggestions and surmises is being aired almost on an hourly basis. A public trial seems to be on.

R. Kalyanaraman,
Chennai

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Sir, — The media have washed the dirty linen thoroughly, distorting it beyond recognition. What are they going to achieve by denigrating a tall leader like Sri Jayendra Saraswathi?

Tharcius S. Fernando,
Chennai

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Sir, — Giving misinformation before the investigation unfolds is meaningless.

R. Sridhar,
Chennai

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Sir, — Almost everyday, different accounts are being given with respect to the number of killers employed, the amount paid, the source from which it was paid, etc.

S. Srivatsa,
Chennai

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Sir, — By scandalising the issue, the media benefit at the end of the day but the truth is lost.

Harish Subramanian,
Hyderabad

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Sir, — The release of advertisements by the Mutt, in an attempt to glorify the Acharya (Nov. 21), is also an aspect of media trial. It can influence the judges. Media trial knows no restrictions and no limits.

S. Pushpavanam,
Tiruchi, T.N.

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Sir, — On seeing the TV visuals time and again, thousands of students studying in the schools established in the name of the Sankarachraya are hurt.

S. Nallasivan,
Tirunelveli, T.N.

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