Home Minister Should Lift Ban Immediately.

The government should immediately lift the ban on Makkal Osai. I disagree with the decision by the Home Ministry to reject the renewal of Makkal Osai's publishing permit without stating any relevant reasons.The newspaper was reporting based on facts, the Home Ministry does not have a valid reason to stop renewing the publishing permit for any newspaper. If there is any news that were publish was sensitive issues which can threaten racial harmony, than Home Minister Syed Hamid Albar should seek legal action instead of banning the daily. The Home Ministry have not stated any reason for the ban. Even though the minister has legal powers, it is most unfair to reject their application without stating solid reason. The ministry should at least state the reasons clearly whether the newspaper has violated the Printing Presses and Publications Act, Sedition Act, Official Secrets Act or Internal Security Act. The license is wise to be restored because of the future of its employees are at stake but also to let know the community that we do practice press freedom. Its very sad that such a thing has happened,Makkal Osai is the heartbeat of the Tamil readers and they have been providing the community with issues relating to the Indians. This is unfair and this move will only anger the Indian community.