Chennai, Nov 08: Journalists today staged protest in some parts of Tamil Nadu to condemn the sentences awarded to journalists of 'The Hindu' and 'Murasoli' by Tamil Nadu Assembly.
A Coimbatore report said over 100 journalists and photographers covered their mouth with black bands and raised slogans demanding immediate withdrawal of the arrest orders. Some of them were seen in 'ropes and chains'.
Senior journalists addressed the gathering and described the action as "part of continuous attempt to throttle the freedom of expression and press."
Tamil Nadu BJP president and MP, C P Radhakrishnan, who visited the protest venue, termed the Tamil Nadu Assembly order as "undemocratic and authoritarian."
Members of Coimbatore Press Club and Tamil Nadu Journalists Association took part in the demonstration which lasted for nearly 20 minutes.
A similar demonstration was held in Salem district.
Bureau Report